INNOVATION IN SEAWEED-BASED INGREDIENTS AND LATEST FORMULATIONS

Sep 9, 2026 | Article, News

Jakarta, September 2026 — Indonesia’s seaweed industry continues to grow through innovations in value-added seaweed-based products and formulations. Its applications are expanding beyond the food industry into a wide range of non-food sectors, including biotechnology, microbiology, skincare, and cosmetics.

Five members of the Indonesian Seaweed Industry Association (ASTRULI) will participate in the FI Asia Indonesia 2026 as exhibitors on September 16–18,  at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), Kemayoran, Jakarta.  Through this participation, ASTRULI members will showcase various seaweed-based ingredients in the form of agar, carrageenan, and custom formulations for diverse industrial needs.

From Seaweed to Innovative Ingredient Solutions

FIVE ASTRULI MEMBERS, DIVERSE INNOVATIONS

The five ASTRULI member companies attending FI Asia Indonesia 2026:

Algalindo Perdana (Hall C1 – Booth C1L35)

https://algalindoperdana.com

Algalindo Perdana will introduce various hydrocolloid solutions through C-TECH, including carrageenan, konjac gum, and formulated hydrocolloid solutions for various food applications. Visitors can explore solutions for application products such as dessert gels (jelly powder), flavorings, cocoa powder, processed meats, dairy, ice cream, desserts, and other food applications.

Amarta Carrageenan Indonesia (Hall A3 – Booth A3P06)

https://www.amartacarrageenan.com/

Amarta Carrageenan Indonesia offers kappa and iota carrageenan-based solutions to support the food industry’s needs. Carrageenan can be used in various applications, including meat products, dairy, jelly, desserts, cheese, ice cream, and other food products.

Hakiki Donarta (Hall D2 – Booth D2B27)

https://www.java-biocolloid.com

Hakiki Donarta, through its brand Java Biocolloid, brings seaweed-based hydrocolloid innovations, including agar-agar and seaweed powder (phytaFIBER). Processed in BRCGS-certified facilities using sustainable raw materials, Java Biocolloid’s products meet a wide variety of industrial needs, ranging from food, tissue culture to culture media and cosmetics.

Hydrocolloid Indonesia (Hall C3 – Booth C3N02)

https://hydrocolloid-indonesia.com/

Hydrocolloid Indonesia offers Customized Hydrocolloid solutions by the Hycogel & Hycovis series, tailored to customers’ formulation needs. Hydrocolloid Indonesia is ready to assist in developing new product variants, allowing Hycogel & Hycovis to be customized into solutions that achieve the texturization, stability, and product characteristics required for specific application.

Karagen Indonesia (Hall D1 – Booth D1E16)

https://www.karagenindonesia.com

Karagen Indonesia will display various types of kappa and iota carrageenan, along with customize and tailormade solutions to meet customer requirements. These carrageenan products can be applied to various food categories, including jelly, pudding, meat, poultry & fish, plant-based products, spreads, and other food items.

Meet ASTRULI Members at FI Asia Indonesia 2026