Ingredient · E407

Carrgeenan

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Carrageenan is added to foods to improve texture and prevent ingredients from separating. It …

What it is

Carrageenan is a food additive made from red seaweed. It is extracted from the seaweed using an alkali process, then dried and powdered. It is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier.

Why it's used

Carrageenan is added to foods to improve texture and prevent ingredients from separating. It is commonly found in dairy products like ice cream, yogurt, and milk, as well as in processed meats, sauces, and desserts.

Health notes

In the U.S., carrageenan is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated carrageenan. Some studies have raised concerns about potential digestive issues or inflammation, but regulatory agencies consider it safe at typical consumption levels. More research is ongoing.

Allergen info

Carrageenan is derived from seaweed and is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Carrgeenan

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Ventura Foods, L.L.C. Dean's, Sriracha Dip, Spicy Thai Chili, Spicy Thai Chili Dips & Salsa 172kcal 3.5Protein 15.5Fat 10.3Carbs Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc. Imitation Monterey Jack And Imitation Colby Cheese Shredded Blended Topping, Imitation Monterey Jack And Imitation Colby Cheese Cheese 286kcal 3.6Protein 17.9Fat 7.1Carbs Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC Lowfat Milk, Chocolate Milk 75kcal 3.3Protein 1.0Fat 12.9Carbs Sweet Shop Candies, Inc. Sweet Shop USA, Double Chocolate Truffle Chocolate High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 476kcal 9.5Protein 33.3Fat 57.1Carbs Nash Finch Company Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt, Vanilla Yogurt High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 82kcal 3.5Protein 1.2Fat 14.7Carbs Lifestyle Evolution, Inc. Double Fudge Brownie Flavored Protein Bars, Double Fudge Brownie Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 373kcal 26.7Protein 9.3Fat 49.3Carbs Marie Callender's Retail Foods Chicken Piccata Penne Pasta And White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce With White Meat Chicken And Spinach, Chicken Piccata Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 122kcal 8.4Protein 3.0Fat 14.6Carbs Ad-Visor Guatemalan Sour Cream, Guatemalan Cream High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 194kcal 0Protein 16.1Fat 3.2Carbs Target Stores Original New York-Style, Cookies & Cream, Strawberry And Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes Sampler, Original Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 304kcal 4.8Protein 15.2Fat 42.4Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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