Kurian Jose

(Supplier)

Designation:

Company: Marine Hydrocolloids

Established:

Website: https://www.meron.com/

About: Four decades ago, Marine Hydrocolloids pioneered the manufacture as well as the export of diverse hydrocolloids such as Agar Agar, Spreadable Agar Agar - Wondergel, Agarose, Sealife, Carrageenan and Sodium Alginate. Evolving with the times, Marine Hydrocolloids under its brand name Meron has expanded into value-added products like Stabilizers for ice cream (Crèmedelite), Cold glaze stabilizer (Glazemate), Flavoured milk, Milkshake, Suspension drinks and applications for Meat and plant-based meat. Additionally, we also offer a range of high-quality gums including Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum and Modified Guar Gum, Gellan Gum, Konjac, Curdlan Gum, Tara Gum, CMC, Modified Starch and Pectin maintaining our stronghold as the market leader. In its well-equipped Quality Control laboratory, Marine Hydrocolloids maintains strict Quality Assurance procedures, performing extensive chemical and microbiological testing in compliance with international standards. The company, supported by a specialized research and development division and a state-of-the-art pilot plant, innovates and optimizes its processes to guarantee superior goods and industry-best efficiency. Marine Hydrocolloids offers a variety of hydrocolloids that are essential in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Agar Agar is commonly used as a gelatinous base, controlled-release agent and in wound dressings, while Sodium Alginate is favored for antacid suspensions, controlled drug release and dental impressions. Carrageenan is versatile, enhancing the performance of gels, toothpaste and nutraceutical gummies. Pectin serves as a binder in tablets and is valuable in syrups and topical gels. Gellan Gum is a stabilizer in emulsions and suspensions and is an alternative to gelatin in gummies. Together, these hydrocolloids support product stability, consistency, and effectiveness across the pharma and personal care industries. Our products conform to BP standards, backed by ISO 22000:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 certification, GMP and drug license certifications. We currently export to over 50 countries worldwide and supply to various industries such as food, pharma, biotechnology, cosmetics and nutraceutical sectors. Marine Hydrocolloids’ 40-year legacy has endowed us with the expertise to adapt to evolving consumer demands and consistently deliver above the expectations set by our customers.