Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a common food ingredient derived from seaweed. It is used in various food products for its gelling, thickening, and stabilising properties. You may find carrageenan listed on the ingredient label of items like dairy products, plant-based milks, desserts, and some processed meats.
To make carrageenan, seaweed is harvested and processed into a fine powder or gel. This extract is then used in food manufacturing to create the desired texture, consistency, or shelf life in products. The different types of carrageenan, such as kappa, iota, and lambda, offer varying functions in food applications.
Carrageenan appears on food labels because it helps improve the texture and stability of foods. It is commonly used to prevent ingredients from separating, enhance mouthfeel in products like ice cream, and create a smooth texture in dairy alternatives like almond milk. Carrageenan also helps maintain the quality of processed meats and provides a pleasant texture in desserts such as puddings and jellies.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Carrageenan
McDonald's Banana MilkshakeAsda Battered Onion Rings
Wicked Kitchen BBQ Beans And Mash
Wicked Kitchen BBQ Butternut Mac
Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino - Skimmed Milk
McDonald's Caramel Iced Frappé
Cornetto Chocolate & Orange Ice Cream Cone
Gü Chocolate & Vanilla Cheesecake Vegan & Gluten Free
FRijj Chocolate Flavour Milkshake
Carte D'or Classic Vanilla Ice Cream Dessert
Kirsty's Classic Vegan Margherita Pizza
Alpro Coconut Original Drink Uht
Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Chicago Town Deep Dish Vegan Cheeseburger Pizzas
Asda Egg Custards
Solero Exotic
Activia Fat Free Raspberry Yogurts
Activia Fat Free Strawberry Yogurt
Activia Fat Free Vanilla Yogurts
Gü Free From Chocolate & Vanilla Cheesecake Vegan & Gluten Free Desserts
Weight Watchers From Heinz Double Chocolate Brownie
Rowntree's Fruit Pastille Lollies
FRijj Fudge Brownie Flavour Milkshake
McDonald's Galaxy Caramel McFlurry
Kirsty's Golden Billionaire Slice
