Company Summary: Gelymar is a world-leading company specializing in the production and commercialization of hydrocolloid textural solutions, primarily derived from seaweed. With over 30 years of experience, Gelymar serves the food, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries globally. They are pioneers in sustainable seaweed production, particularly off the south coast of Chile, giving them access to the world’s largest cold-water red seaweed source. Their commitment to sustainability is evident in their artisanal harvesting processes, low water footprint, and focus on maximizing raw material value. Gelymar operates four manufacturing sites in Chile and Indonesia and two product technology centers in Chile, supported by a worldwide distribution network spanning over 50 countries.
Main Markets: Gelymar provides textural solutions to diverse global markets:
- Food Industry: Widely used in food manufacturing for dairy (milk-type systems, beverages, ice creams, cheeses, desserts), prepared foods (fruit preparations, bakery fillings, sauces, vegan gelatin-free desserts), confectionery (including vegan marshmallows), and meat applications (meat injection, hams, sausages, burgers, reconstituted meat).
- Personal Care Industry: Supplying nature-derived carrageenan for various personal care applications, including hair care, styling, skin care (body and facial care).
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Providing ingredients for pharmaceutical applications.
Main Product Categories & Descriptions: Gelymar’s primary products are hydrocolloids, with a focus on carrageenan, alginate, and natural fibers, offering various functionalities:
- Carrageenan (Carra™ Gel, Carra™ Sol, Gely® Nova, GelyBlue): A nature-derived family of gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agents extracted from red seaweed. Gelymar produces the full range, including unique Kappa II and Lambda carrageenan from fresh seaweed, which offer higher gel strength, improved creaminess, and mouthfeel. They provide solutions for water and milk-based systems, including thickening, stabilization, gelling, suspension, and emulsification. Examples include Carra™ Gel (gelling and thickening agents for water-based systems) and Carra™ Sol (thickener and stabilizer in water or milk systems). GelyBlue variants (6179, 6940, 6180) are refined carrageenans rich in Kappa, Iota, or Lambda fractions, specifically designed as rheology modifiers for personal care.
- Alginate: A versatile and unique hydrocolloid derived from brown seaweed, known for its gelling and thickening properties.
- Apple Fiber: A natural, sustainable, and healthy ingredient.
Gely Gum: Described as natural, sustainable, and healthy.
