carrageenan
substance
Also known as: carageenan extract, carrageen extract
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Carrageenan is a colloid extracted from certain types of red algae, such as Irish moss. It is commonly used as a thickening or stabilizing agent in various products. Algae, in general, are vital organisms that produce food molecules and oxygen through photosynthesis, forming the base of many food chains. Extracts from red algae, like carrageenans, are polymers of sugar molecules and are utilized in a wide range of food products, including dairy items, puddings, and imitation creams, as well as in cosmetics and medicines.123
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