About us

Our journey started in 1982 when Mr. Kurian Jose Sr. launched a company specialising in the manufacturing of food grade Agar Agar (china grass) for the local market. Since then, we have focused on creating high quality products, and in 1989, our dedicated R&D team developed Bacteriological, Pharmaceutical and Plant Tissue Culture grade Agar Agar. We also added Spreadable type Agar Agar Wondergel & all grades of Carrageenan to serve a wider client base. 

We have further expanded our portfolio to include Plant Gel (Gellan Gum), Chitin Chitosan, Sodium Alginate in various grades, Xanthan Gum & Guar Gum. Gradually, we increased our production capabilities to over 500 M.T per annum. Marine Hydrocolloids is now one of the market leaders in India in Agar Agar and other hydrocolloids such as Spreadable type Agar Wondergel, Plant gel (Gellan Gum), Agarose, etc. We not only serve the local markets but have created a global footprint. Marine Hydrocolloids is India's leading exporter of industry-specific Agar Agar products to South America, Europe, CIS & Russia, Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia, USA, Far East, and Australia. 

We supply Agar to numerous MNC and commercial tissue culture laboratories in different parts of the world, including India. Our products cater not only to the manufacturing sector but also to direct consumers through our specially designed Retail packaging available in stores and in popular e-commerce sites in India, Middle east, UK & USA. Our attention to detail and perseverance to create innovative natural Agar products for various applications have earned us loyal customers in these four decades.

What We Offer

Hydrocolloids: Specialising in Agar Agar, Spreadable Agar Agar Wondergel, Carrageenan, Sodium Alginate, Agar Instant and Sealife-Gracilaria seaweed powder

Dessert Premixes & Jellies: Easy-to-use and expertly formulated flavoured Jelly Premixes (Orange, Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple), Custard Premixes (Vanilla, Mango, Strawberry), Chocolate Mousse, Crème Brulee, Vanilla Panna Cotta & Strawberry Panna Cotta, Tiramisu, Crème Caramel Pudding, Chocolate Pudding, Mango Pudding and Vanilla Frappe

Milkshake premixes: Vanilla, Strawberry, Butterscotch and Mango flavours

Sweeteners: Icing Sugar, Dextrose and MaltodextrinBaking ingredients: Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Corn Flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, Veg Gelatin, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Sorbate, Pectin, Sodium Benzoate, Citric acid, Dextrose and Maltodextrin

Kitchen Essentials: Cocoa Powder, Fumaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Cream of Tartar, Calcium Carbonate, Sorbic Acid and Calcium Lactate

Food Grade Emulsifiers: Meron offers Soy Lecithin, Sunflower Lecithin, Distilled Monoglyceride (DMG), and Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), which improve texture, shelf life, and uniformity in baked goods, confectionery, and dairy applications.

Thickeners: For consistent texture and stability in food and beverage applications, Meron offers Gum Arabic, Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC), Tara Gum and Locust Bean Gum.

Preservatives: Ensuring freshness and food safety, Meron provides widely used preservatives, including Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, and Calcium Propionate.

Stabilizers: Glazemate (cold glaze stabilizer), Milkshake Thickener, Flavored Milk Stabilizer, Suspension Drink Stabilizer and Ice Cream Stabilizer (Crèmedelite), Crèmedelite, a 100% vegan blend

Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering (HoReCa) industry: Agar Agar, Spreadable Agar Agar Wondergel (30, 50, 200), Kappa Carrageenan, Vegetarian jelly powder, Gellan Gum, Guar Gum, Sodium Alginate, Xanthan Gum, Veg Gelatin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Pizza base softener, Parota softener and Curdlan Gum

Casting Products: For simplifying casting applications and for creative applications, Meron offers Wondercast and Denticast.

Our Promise

At Meron, we have one simple promise for you: deliver professional-grade ingredients you can rely on every single time. Meron offers premium products tailored for the fast-paced Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering (HoReCa) industry, meeting their demand to provide exceptional culinary experiences. Whether you are professional chefs, foodservice providers, home bakers, or culinary enthusiasts, we are committed to offering safe, consistent, and high-performing products that empower creativity in the kitchen. 

We make premium ingredients approachable for all with affordable prices. Are you ready to explore your culinary creativity? Explore our full range of products online at meronkart.com.