What is carrageenan?
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2026-03-23
Carrageenan is a polysaccharide extracted from red algae and is commonly used in the food industry as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and gelling agent.
Its core features and applications can be summarized in three main points:
It offers versatile functionality: it can thicken liquids, help stabilize ingredients to prevent separation, and form either elastic or brittle gels.
It is widely used and commonly found in foods such as yogurt, jelly, ice cream, meat products (e.g., ham sausages), and beverages.
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