Ingredient · E407a

Calcium Carrageenan

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Calcium carrageenan acts as a thickener and stabilizer in foods. It helps to improve …

What it is

Calcium carrageenan is a derivative of carrageenan, a polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed. It is produced by reacting carrageenan with a calcium salt. This process modifies its properties, making it useful in food applications.

Why it's used

Calcium carrageenan acts as a thickener and stabilizer in foods. It helps to improve texture and prevent ingredients from separating. It is commonly found in dairy products like ice cream and puddings, as well as in baked goods.

Health notes

Calcium carrageenan is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (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 and its derivatives. While generally considered safe at typical consumption levels, some studies have raised questions about potential inflammatory effects of degraded carrageenan, though food-grade carrageenan is not degraded.

Allergen info

Calcium carrageenan is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Calcium Carrageenan

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Topco Associates, Inc. Food Club, Cheesecake With Graham Crust, Strawberry Swirl` Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 329kcal 3.5Protein 17.6Fat 37.6Carbs Coconut Cream Cook & Serve Pudding & Pie Filling, Coconut Cream Kraft Heinz Foods Company Coconut Cream Cook & Serve Pudding & Pie Filling, Coconut Cream Puddings & Custards High in added sugars — 26% DV per serving 429kcal 0Protein 11.9Fat 81.0Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Chocolate Fudge Pudding & Pie Filling, Chocolate Fudge Puddings & Custards 360kcal 4Protein 0Fat 88Carbs Cook & Serve Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling, Chocolate Kraft Heinz Foods Company Cook & Serve Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling, Chocolate Puddings & Custards 350kcal 10Protein 0Fat 70Carbs Associated Food Stores, Inc. Cheesecake, Strawberry Swirl Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 330kcal 3.2Protein 18.1Fat 38.3Carbs The Jel Sert Company My-T-Fine, Sugar Free Pudding & Pie Filling, Chocolate, Chocolate Puddings & Custards 333kcal 6.7Protein 0Fat 80Carbs Angelo Gelato Italiano, Inc. Angelo, Gelato Italiano, Gourmet Ice Cream, Strawberry, Strawberry Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 228kcal 3.3Protein 13.0Fat 25Carbs The Father's Table LLC Fruit N Creme Sampler Cheesecake, Strawberry, Orange, Mixed Berry & Peach Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 336kcal 3.5Protein 16.8Fat 42.5Carbs Cheesecake, Strawberry Swirl Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Cheesecake, Strawberry Swirl Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 351kcal 4.3Protein 20.2Fat 37.2Carbs Associated Food Stores, Inc. New York Style, Marble, Strawberry Swirl, Brownie, Variety Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 368kcal 3.5Protein 21.1Fat 38.6Carbs The Jel Sert Company My-T-Fine, Pudding & Pie Filling, Vanilla, Vanilla Puddings & Custards 368kcal 0Protein 0Fat 94.7Carbs The Father's Table LLC Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Made With Finest Cream Cheese!, Strawberry Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 329kcal 3.5Protein 17.6Fat 38.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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