Carrageenan
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Carrageenan is made from parts of various red seaweeds in the Rhodophyceae family. Carrageenan is a natural ingredient derived from red seaweed that has many uses
Food:
Carrageenan is used as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer in many foods, especially dairy and meat products. Carrageenan is an essential ingredient in many of the foods and beverages consumed every day, including nut and soy milks, protein shakes and powders, chocolate milk, yogurt, popsicles, prepared meals such as frozen burritos and pizza and infant formula.
- It's also used in:
- Deli meats: As a binder to help reduce fat and salt content
- Ice cream: To bind and stabilize ingredients, preventing separation and the formation of ice crystals
- Pre-cooked poultry: To tenderize and keep meat juicy
- Desserts: As a vegan alternative to gelatine
- Processing aids: To clarify beer and juice
- Coating materials: To spray on cut organic fruit
- Water retention agents: To apply to fish before processing
- Tissue engineering: As a promising candidate for wound coverage, drug delivery, and other applications