Carrageenan

Definition

An additive used to thicken, emulsify and preserve foods and drinks. Often found in nut milk, meat products, and yogurt.

Also Known As

Carageenan

Health Impact

Linked to gastrointestinal disease and inflammation which can cause heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Because of it's molecular structure, it is not significantly absorbed or metabolized by our bodies.

Sources

• The Role of Carrageenan and Carboxymethylcellulose in the Development of Intestinal Inflammation

  US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health

• Carrageenan: New Studies Reinforce Link to Inflammation, Cancer, and Diabetes

  Cornucopia Institute

• Food additive carrageenan: Part II: A critical review of carrageenan in vivo safety studies

  Taylor and Francis Online

Products containing Carrageenan

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