1. A red seaweed extract used as a thickening, gelling, or stabilizing agent in food and other products.
Usage: Also spelled carrageen or carragheen.; Derived from Irish moss (Chondrus crispus).; Commonly used in food manufacturing.

Examples

• Carrageenan is added to ice cream to give it a smooth, creamy texture.
• Many plant-based milk alternatives contain carrageenan as a stabilizer.
• The food industry uses carrageenan to prevent separation in yogurt.
• Carrageenan comes from red seaweed harvested in coastal regions.
• Some consumers prefer products without carrageenan due to digestive concerns.
• Chocolate milk often contains carrageenan to keep the cocoa from settling.