🧴 1. Food Industry
Thickener & Stabilizer: Used in dairy products like ice cream, chocolate milk, yogurt, and cheese to improve texture and prevent separation.
Vegan Gelatin Alternative: Used in plant-based and vegan desserts, jellies, and puddings.
Meat Products: Improves moisture retention and slicing quality in processed meats.
Beer Clarification: Acts as a fining agent in the brewing process.
🧪 2. Pharmaceutical Industry
Suspending Agent: Helps stabilize syrups, suspensions, and emulsions.
Controlled Drug Release: Used in tablet coatings for sustained release of active ingredients.
💄 3. Cosmetic & Personal Care
Thickener in lotions, creams, shampoos, and toothpaste.
Stabilizer for emulsions and suspensions in personal care products.
Provides a smooth, silky texture to skincare formulations.
🐶 4. Pet Food Industry
Used in wet pet foods as a binder and thickening agent to enhance texture.
🧪 5. Industrial Applications
Microencapsulation in textile and agriculture industries.
Biodegradable films and coatings.