{"id":11865,"date":"2021-06-11T18:24:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T10:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/?p=11865"},"modified":"2023-10-17T19:16:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T11:16:14","slug":"what-is-carrageenan-as-a-food-additive-e407","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefooduntold.com\/food-additives\/what-is-carrageenan-as-a-food-additive-e407\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Carrageenan As A Food Additive (E407)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Carrageenan is a food additive that has been used since the early times. The earliest use of carrageenan can be traced back to 400 A.D. in ancient Ireland. Back then, carrageenan was synonymous with Irish moss, an algae native to the British Isles. Inspired by Carrigan Head, a cape in Northern Ireland, carrageenan got its name from the Irish word \u201ccarraig\u00edn,\u201d which means “Little Rock”. In 600 A.D., the Chinese started using carrageenan for its medicinal benefits. It wasn’t until the 1930s that extracts of red seaweeds began to be used on an industrial scale.<\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, carrageenan is a global industry. According to Business Wire<\/a>, Asia is the largest producer of carrageenan. The Philippines accounts for 77% of the world’s supply, with Indonesia coming in second. China is the leading carrageenan exporter to Europe and North America, where carrageenan’s primary application is as a stabilizer for chocolate milk.<\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever wondered why carrageenan is in your favorite foods? Well, this article discusses a thorough exploration of carrageenan, delving into its utilization in popular food items, and the concern associated with its consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let’s dive right in.<\/gwmw><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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