The Global Professional Manufacturer of Carrageenan and Agar-Agar since 1985

※ Founded in 1985, we are one of the most experienced companies in the hydrocolloid industry in China.

※ We have multiple industry-leading, well-equipped modern production lines, and our output ranks top in the world.

※ In light of the strong growth of Zhenpai Group, by 2023, a comprehensive operation center in Shanghai has been built to strengthen our capabilities in marketing, R&D and service. We are committed to becoming a technology-driven manufacturer and providing excellent value to customers worldwide.

※ As one of the leading global manufacturers of carrageenan and agar, we have expertise in product applications and solutions.


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Zhenpai Headquaters in Shanghai

Founded in 1985, Zhenpai group’s headquarters is located in Shanghai with three major subsidiaries namely Zhenpai (Fujian) Co., Ltd., Jingyi Co., Ltd., Zhenpai (Asia Pacific) Hydrocolloids Co., Ltd., Indonesia and application R&D center in Shanghai.

Our major production facilities are certified with Kosher, Halal, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO14001, ISO9001 and Environmental Management System Certification. Our product portfolio has its sheered approach to food industry, household chemicals, biopharmaceuticals, and more.


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Carageenan

※ Carrageenan is a natural polysaccharide hydrophilic colloid extracted from red algae seaweed.

※ Carrageenan has strong gel-forming ability, high viscosity and solubility, and has satisfactory elasticity and transparency. It can be used as a gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer and suspending agent.

※ It is widely used in meat products, sweet foods, dairy beverages, pet food, medicine and daily chemicals.


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Agar-agar

※ Zhenpai started researching and producing agar in 1985 - it is one of the earliest enterprises in China to start industrial production of agar.

※ Zhenpai agar is a natural polysaccharide hydrocolloids extracted from mature red algae seaweed (natural agar-agar, gelidium, gracilaria, etc.) in clean waters using advanced scientific and technological extraction methods.

※ Agar can be used as a gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer, suspending agent, preservative, moisturizer, emulsifier, etc.


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About Us

Zhenpai Hydrocolloids Co., Ltd.®

Founded in 1985, Zhenpai has embarked on a journey of more than four decades, overcoming challenges and forging ahead. With dedication and determination, we have flourished, standing strong in unity and moving forward together. 

Zhenpai group headquarters is located in Shanghai with three major subsidiaries namely Zhenpai (Fujian) Hydrocolloids Co., Ltd., Fujian Jingyi Hydrocolloids Co., Ltd. and Zhenpai (Asia Pacific) Hydrocolloids Co., Ltd., Indonesia. 

Our major production facilities are certified with Kosher, Halal, FSSC 22000:2018, ISO 22000, ISO14001, ISO9001 and Environmental Management System Certification. Our product portfolio has its sheered approach to food industry, household chemicals, biopharmaceuticals, and more. 

Thanks to those infrastructures built through all these years, we have put ourselves in a unique position to utilize the synergy of our R&D strength as well as the state-of-the-art production capacity ranking among the top in China to create value in hydrocolloids sector, mainly agar and carrageenan, for clients and partners across the globe.

Zhenpai Invites You to Visit FiE 2024

Zhenpai Invites You to Visit FiE 2024

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Welcome to Visit Us at Fi Vietnam!

Welcome to Visit Us at Fi Vietnam!

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Zhenpai Successfully Exhibited at Fi Asia Indonesia 2024

Zhenpai Successfully Exhibited at Fi Asia Indonesia 2024

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Welcome to visit us at Fi Asia Indonesia 2024!

Welcome to visit us at Fi Asia Indonesia 2024!

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Fi South America Successfully Concluded

Fi South America Successfully Concluded

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Zhenpai will attend the Fi South America 2024 from 6th to 8th August

Zhenpai will attend the Fi South America 2024 from 6th to 8th August

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Zhenpai at IFT 2024

Zhenpai at IFT 2024

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Zhenpai will exhibit in IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo 2024

Zhenpai will exhibit in IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo 2024

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Zhenpai at the Hi & Fi Asia-China 2024

Zhenpai at the Hi & Fi Asia-China 2024

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Zhenpai to showcase innovative applications in the Hi & Fi Asia-China 2024

Zhenpai to showcase innovative applications in the Hi & Fi Asia-China 2024

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Zhenpai at Global Ingredients Show 2024

Zhenpai at Global Ingredients Show 2024

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Zhenpai at Food Ingredients China 2024

Zhenpai at Food Ingredients China 2024

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Zhenpai exhibits in Food Ingredients Europe 2023

Zhenpai exhibits in Food Ingredients Europe 2023

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Application of gums in yoghurt

Application of gums in yoghurt

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FIC 2017

FIC 2017

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Introduction of new equipment

Introduction of new equipment

Introduction of new equipment

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Content

Dedicated to become the recognized leader in hydrocolloids industry and most reliable brand globally.

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Products

Made from selected high-quality seaweed from natural clean waters, high purity, high strength and high clarity. Perfect quality stability.

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Introduction to Agar-Agar

Introduction to Agar-Agar

Agar is produced using mature red seaweeds sourced from clean sea areas, is a natural polysaccharide hydrocolloid

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Introduction to Carrageenan

Introduction to Carrageenan

Carrageenan, also known as carrageenin, is a natural polymer hydrophilic polysaccharide extracted from red algae

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Jam for beverages

Jam for beverages

Adding agar-agar to tea drinks with jam can make the fruit pulp evenly suspended, while greatly improving the taste of the jam, and the jam body looks smooth. It is an indispensable companion for milk

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Jam for spreading

Jam for spreading

Agar-agar is widely used in speading jams. It makes a flowing yet gelling texture out of the jams which is easy to spread on bakeries.

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Carrageenan solution for meat tumbling

Carrageenan solution for meat tumbling

This solution is mainly made of carrageenan, compounded with other hydrocolloids to improve the production efficiency.

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Carrageenan solution for meat cutting

Carrageenan solution for meat cutting

This series of products is mainly made of carrageenan or other natural colloids compounded to improve the viscosity, emulsification, and enhances chewiness and hardness.

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Carrageenan solution for meat injection

Carrageenan solution for meat injection

This solution has low viscosity, easy to disperse and easy to inject. It has strong binding capacity with meat protein and soybean protein

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Carrageenan

Functions: gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer, suspending agent
Food industry: soft candy, jelly, ham sausage, canned meat, ice cream, beverages, condiments, milk, pudding, desserts, jam, beer, bread, etc.
Commodity chemicals: toothpaste, detergent, mask, cosmetics, air freshener, etc.
Pharmaceutical industry: capsules, drug suspending agents, barium sulfate dispersants, etc.
Biochemistry: microbial carriers, immobilized cell carriers, etc.

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