Carrageenan
Stabilizers and Thickeners, Binders, Texturizers
Potentially Harmful
Details
Definition
An additive used to thicken, emulsify and preserve foods and drinks. Often found in nut milk, meat products, and yogurt.
AKAs
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
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5410598/Carrageenan: New Studies Reinforce Link to Inflammation, Cancer, and Diabetes
https://www.cornucopia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/CarageenanReport-2016.pdfFood additive carrageenan: Part II: A critical review of carrageenan in vivo safety studies
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/10408444.2013.861798Reading ingredients made easy. For quicker, healthier decisions.
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