Exploring the world of culinary innovation, carrageenan has transformed the realm of sauces, especially in the popular dish of rajma rice. Renowned for its remarkable ability to improve texture and stabilize formulations, carrageenan adds a new dimension to traditional recipes. This adaptable ingredient enhances the thickness and mouthfeel of sauces and ensures a consistent, appealing texture that complements the rich flavors of rajma rice. Embracing carrageenan in sauce applications enhances the dining experience, ensuring a delightful and satisfying meal every time.

The global carrageenan market has experienced significant growth, bolstered by its essential role within the food and beverage industry. According to Infinium Global Research, the market surged to USD 865.4 million in 2018 and is expected to continue expanding robustly, with a projected Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.49% from 2018 to 2024, potentially reaching USD 1.48 billion by 2024. Carrageenan’s versatility in gelling, stabilizing, and thickening positions it as a key ingredient, highly prized in applications spanning sauces, bakery & confectionery, and dairy sectors. This upward trend is driven by increasing global demand for processed foods, where carrageenan significantly enhances texture and overall product quality.

The sauces market aligns with these trends, as highlighted by Market Research Future, which values it at USD 55.2 billion in 2023 and projects growth to USD 89.37 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.50%. This growth is driven by evolving consumer preferences for diverse flavors, influenced by globalization. In the food service sector, sauces play a crucial role in enhancing dishes at restaurants and cafes, bolstered by trends such as takeaway and dining out. Concurrently, the demand for healthier sauce options aligned with health and wellness trends is rising. Globalization further introduces authentic international flavors, supported by e-commerce advancements and innovations in flavors and packaging, ensuring increased accessibility and market appeal. These dynamics underscore promising growth prospects for the sauces market in the coming years.

For this Rajma Rice recipe, we recommend using RiCOGEL 86482 which serves as a thickening agent in sauce applications, it enhances texture, ensures controlled flow, and delivers a delightful mouthfeel, transforming ordinary dishes into culinary delights.

Points to consider: 

• Ricogel 86482 serves as a stabilizer and is a binder for sauces and other similar applications
• The dosage recommendation is 0.80% of the total weight.
• Ricogel 86482 is a Non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms).