carrageenana
Carrageenan is a polysaccharide extracted from red edible seaweeds. It is widely used as a thickening, gelling, and emulsifying agent in food products, as well as in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The extraction process typically involves boiling seaweed in an alkaline solution, followed by precipitation and drying.
Chemically, carrageenan is a mixture of sulfated linear polysaccharides. The degree of sulfation and the arrangement
Carrageenan is commonly found in dairy products like ice cream, yogurt, and processed cheese, where it helps
The safety of carrageenan as a food additive has been extensively studied. Regulatory bodies worldwide, including