Carrageenan: Uses, Safety, and What You Need to Know
What is Carrageenan? Derived from edible red seaweed species like Chondrus, Eucheuma, and Gigartina, carrageenan is a sulfated polysaccharide extracted through gentle, water-based processing. Unlike synthetic thickeners, it originates from renewable marine sources, undergoing purification and drying to yield versatile forms—Carrageenan powders for easy blending, flakes for slow-release textures, or pre-gelled concentrates for instant formulation […]
