Carrageenan is also contained in toothpaste

How to use carrageenan

Carrageenan has many uses. Although it has no flavor or nutritional value, it is a useful thickener and stabilizer.

1. Some manufacturers include it in products such as chocolate milk to prevent milk separation.

2. It can also replace the fat in nonfat or low-fat foods and dairy products for the vegetarian market.

3. Carrageenan is used as an adhesive for processing cooked meat.

4. Pour it into precooked poultry to make the meat tender and keep it juicy for a longer time.

5. Carrageenan is used as a vegan substitute for gelatin in desserts.

6. It is also a common ingredient in canned pet food.

7. Non food products such as air freshener gel and toothpaste also often contain carrageenan.

The following foods usually contain carrageenan:

Dairy products: fresh cream, chocolate milk, ice cream, sour cream, cheese and children's extrudable yoghurt products

Dairy substitutes: soybean milk, almond milk, sesame milk, coconut milk, bean pudding and other desserts

Meat: turkey slices, prepared chicken and cooked meat

Prefabricated food: canned soup and broth, microwave dinner and frozen pizza

Some nutrition or weight loss drinks contain carrageenan, and some supplements also contain carrageenan, including chewable vitamins. Because it can be used as a substitute for gelatin, manufacturers use carrageenan in jelly products, including vegan jelly desserts.

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