About Caragum
Located in Le Rove in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, cosmetic lab Caragum International brings 50 years of expertise in functional ingredients and stabilizing systems. The facility includes:
- Two R&D laboratories for formulation development
- An application kitchen for process testing
- Specialized E445 wood rosin production
- Quality control facilities
From its Mediterranean base, Caragum International serves the food industry across France and Europe with stabilizers for fruit juices, flavored milk, and innovative hydrocolloid solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Caragum International provides functional ingredients and stabilizing systems:
- Food stabilizers
- Fruit juice stabilizers
- Flavored milk stabilizers
- Powder fruit juice systems
- Chocolate milk stabilizers
- E445 Wood Rosin
- Density adjustment agent
- Weighting agent
- Opacifying agent
- Hydrocolloid solutions
- CMC alternatives
- Pectin alternatives
- Emulsion stabilizers
The company formulates ingredients according to food industry standards.
The company’s technical framework includes:
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Caragum International maintains research and production facilities:
- Research facilities
- Two testing laboratories
- Application kitchen
- Process simulation equipment
- Production capabilities
- Hydrocolloid processing
- Stabilizer manufacturing
- Quality control testing
- Technical resources
- Formula development lab
- Stability testing area
- Application testing space
More details about Caragum
Meet Caragum International: A leader in food stabilizing systems
Based in Le Rove, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France, Caragum International brings 50 years of expertise in the agri-food sector. Founded by Jean-Claude Tur, the company has established itself as a specialist in functional ingredients and stabilizing solutions.
Research and development facilities
The company operates a cosmetic lab alongside its food research facilities, comprising two specialized laboratories and an application kitchen. These facilities enable the team to replicate specific processes and develop tailored solutions for clients.
Technical capabilities and expertise
With over two decades of experience, Caragum International focuses on formulating and manufacturing stabilizing systems. The company’s expertise extends to:
- Development of hydrocolloid-based solutions
- Production of E445 wood rosin derivatives
- Creation of stabilizers for beverage applications
Specialized product development
Operating from their strategic location in southern France, Caragum International develops solutions for various applications, including:
- Fruit juice stabilization systems
- Flavored milk formulations
- Powder fruit juice solutions
- Chocolate milk stabilizers
E445 wood rosin expertise
The company specializes in E445 wood rosin production, derived from specific pine strains. This product serves as a density adjuster and weighting agent in high-viscosity juice applications, offering enhanced emulsion stability without affecting product taste or appearance.
Industry applications and solutions
From their facilities in Le Rove, the team develops texture enhancers and suspension agents for the food industry. Their work focuses on creating alternatives to traditional stabilizers while maintaining product quality and stability.
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