Carrageenan
Stabilizers and Thickeners, Binders, Texturizers
- Potentially Harmful
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