Gelymar – Seaweed‑Based Hydrocolloids
Gelymar, headquartered in Chile, is one of the world’s top producers of carrageenan and other seaweed‑based hydrocolloids. With more than 30 years of experience and manufacturing sites in Chile and Indonesia, Gelymar produces specialised texture solutions for food, personal care and pharmaceutical industrie. The company emphasises sustainable harvesting and local community partnerships.
- Company Snapshot: Global carrageenan and hydrocolloid producer with over 30 years of experience; manufacturing in Chile and Indonesia.
- Key Products Available Through Target: Kappa, iota and lambda carrageenans; carrageenan blends; agar‑agar and tailored texturising systems.
- Primary Applications: Dairy and plant‑based beverages, processed meat (ham, sausages), confectionery gels and fruit preparations, dessert toppings, personal care gels (toothpaste, body wash).
- Differentiators / Why It Matters: Uses fresh wet‑seaweed processing and proprietary extraction techniques to achieve consistent gel strength and clarity; vertical integration ensures control over supply chain.
- Sustainability / Innovation Highlights: Sustainable seaweed farming and partnerships with local fishing communities reduce environmental footprint; low water and energy usage during extraction.
- Local Support: Target’s technical team provides guidance on rheology tuning (viscosity, gelation) and offers quick samples and blends for region‑specific formulations.
- Value Proposition for Customers: Achieve stable, clean‑label textures with predictable processability and strong sustainability credentials.
