A Stabilizer
What is A Stabilizer?
Carrageenan is a food additive derived from red seaweed. It is extracted from the seaweed and then processed to create a powder that can be used in food production.
Is A Stabilizer vegan?
A Stabilizer is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is A Stabilizer gluten-free?
Carrageenan is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is A Stabilizer used for?
Carrageenan is used as a stabilizer and thickener in many food products.
Is A Stabilizer safe?
Carrageenan is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Carrageenan is used as a stabilizer and thickener in many food products. It helps to give foods a smooth texture and prevent ingredients from separating. It is commonly found in dairy products like ice cream and yogurt, as well as in plant-based milks and processed meats.
Health notes
Carrageenan is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Regulatory bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated carrageenan. Some studies have raised questions about its effects on the digestive system, but the scientific consensus, based on typical dietary exposure, is that it is safe. More research is ongoing.
Allergen info
Carrageenan is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens and does not contain gluten.
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