Product Offerings
Products:
Hydrocolloids: Agar Agar, Carrageenan
Alginates: Sodium Alginate
Fujian Putian Tianyuan Food Co., Ltd. (福建省莆田市天源食品有限公司) is a specialized manufacturer of hydrocolloids and seaweed-based food additives based in Putian, Fujian Province, China. The company operates under the brand name TIANYUANXINDA and has built a solid reputation in domestic and international markets for its production of high-purity agar agar, carrageenan, and sodium alginate—natural ingredients derived from red and brown seaweeds.
Company Overview
Strategically located in the coastal region of Fujian Province—one of China's main seaweed cultivation areas—Fujian Putian Tianyuan Food Co., Ltd. benefits from proximity to rich marine resources and a well-established local supply chain. Since its establishment, the company has focused on processing marine algae into functional food ingredients used widely across food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries.
The company operates modern production lines equipped for extraction, refining, drying, and packaging of various hydrocolloid grades, including food-grade, pharmaceutical-grade, and industrial-grade materials.
Core Business
Fujian Putian Tianyuan Food Co., Ltd.’s core operations include the production and export of:
- Agar Agar – A gelling agent widely used in bakery, confectionery, dairy, beverage, and microbiological culture media.
- Carrageenan – A stabilizer, thickener, and gelling agent suitable for dairy, meat, and plant-based food systems.
- Sodium Alginate – A viscosifier and film-forming agent applied in restructured foods, sauces, dressings, and as a pharmaceutical excipient.
These products are developed to meet specific gel strengths, viscosity ranges, and application needs, serving clients in more than 30 countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.
Product and Service Offerings
Hydrocolloids:
- Agar Agar
- Standard Gel Strength
- Bacteriological Grade Agar
- Instant Soluble Agar
- Carrageenan
- Kappa, Iota, and Lambda types
- Refined and semi-refined variants
- Suitable for dairy, meat, and plant-based beverages
Alginates:
- Sodium Alginate
- Food-grade and industrial-grade
- Controlled viscosity for specific texture and film-forming properties
Packaging is available in 1kg to 25kg formats, in moisture-proof and food-safe multilayer bags with inner PE lining.
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition
- Marine Resource Integration: Sourced from local and sustainable seaweed cultivation bases in Fujian and Shandong provinces.
- Customized Grades: Agar and carrageenan products available in multiple gel strengths, particle sizes, and solubility profiles.
- Export-Focused Manufacturing: Adaptable formulations meeting international regulatory requirements including EU and US food additive standards.
Financials
Although privately held and not publicly listed, industry estimates based on export volumes and production capacity suggest annual revenues in the range of $8–12 million USD. The company exports a significant portion of its output and is a registered supplier for numerous global food processors and distributors.
Shipment Data
Trade analytics from platforms such as Volza and ImportYeti show:
- Export Markets: USA, India, Russia, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Brazil
- HS Codes: 13023100 (Agar), 13023900 (Carrageenan), 13022000 (Sodium Alginate)
- Typical Shipment Volume: FCL and LCL containers with 5MT–50MT per order
- Packaging: Export-compliant bags and cartons, with palletization on request
Target Market
- Food Industry: Dairy, confectionery, bakery, beverages, plant-based alternatives
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Capsules, emulsifiers, and wound dressings
- Biotech & Microbiology: Agar for culture media and microbial testing
- Cosmetic and Personal Care Industry: Emulsion stabilizers, thickeners
The company’s versatility allows it to supply small-scale food labs as well as industrial-grade ingredient contracts.
Capabilities
- Production capacity of over 3,000 metric tons annually
- In-house R&D for formulation adjustment and grade customization
- Modern filtration, extraction, and spray-drying lines
- Technical support for application matching and viscosity tuning
Certifications and Compliance
- HACCP and ISO9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
- Halal and Kosher Certifications (available for major hydrocolloids)
- Compliance with China GB standards, EU food additive regulations (E406, E407), and FDA GRAS status
- COA, MSDS, and export documents provided per shipment
Customer Testimonials
While detailed testimonials are not public, procurement platforms and trade show records note:
- “Reliable and consistent gel strength in agar applications”
- “Customized carrageenan grades worked well for our dairy line”
- “Professional export documentation and technical response time”
These insights validate the company’s service orientation and technical precision in hydrocolloid production.
Major Achievements
- Long-standing supplier to food ingredient distributors in more than 30 countries
- Recognition by Putian municipal government as a leading marine ingredient exporter
- Participated in multiple international food ingredient exhibitions including FIC China and Gulfood Manufacturing
- Developed proprietary methods for improving agar solubility and reducing gelling time
Fujian Putian Tianyuan Food Co., Ltd. continues to grow as a trusted supplier of seaweed-derived hydrocolloids, meeting the texture, stability, and clean-label demands of modern food and health products worldwide.