carrageenan

noun

car·ra·geen·an | \ ˌker-ə-ˈgē-nən

, ˌka-rə- \

variants: or carrageenin

Definition of carrageenan

: a colloid extracted from various red algae (such as Irish moss) and used especially as a stabilizing or thickening agent

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Recent Examples on the Web Both sustainable products are cholesterol-free, Project Non-GMO verified, carrageenan-free and made with no artificial flavors. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Plant-based eggs just like the real thing," 10 Nov. 2020 Both sustainable products are cholesterol-free, Project Non-GMO verified, carrageenan-free and made with no artificial flavors. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Plant-based eggs just like the real thing," 10 Nov. 2020 Both sustainable products are cholesterol-free, Project Non-GMO verified, carrageenan-free and made with no artificial flavors. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Plant-based eggs just like the real thing," 10 Nov. 2020 Both sustainable products are cholesterol-free, Project Non-GMO verified, carrageenan-free and made with no artificial flavors. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Plant-based eggs just like the real thing," 10 Nov. 2020 Both sustainable products are cholesterol-free, Project Non-GMO verified, carrageenan-free and made with no artificial flavors. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Plant-based eggs just like the real thing," 10 Nov. 2020 Both sustainable products are cholesterol-free, Project Non-GMO verified, carrageenan-free and made with no artificial flavors. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Plant-based eggs just like the real thing," 10 Nov. 2020 Both sustainable products are cholesterol-free, Project Non-GMO verified, carrageenan-free and made with no artificial flavors. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Plant-based eggs just like the real thing," 10 Nov. 2020 Both sustainable products are cholesterol-free, Project Non-GMO verified, carrageenan-free and made with no artificial flavors. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Plant-based eggs just like the real thing," 10 Nov. 2020

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carrageenan

noun

car·ra·geen·an

variants: or carrageenin or carragheenin \ ˌkar-ə-ˈgē-nən

Medical Definition of carrageenan

: a typically gel-forming polysaccharide extracted from various red algae (such as Irish moss) and used especially as a suspending agent (as in foods) and as a clarifying agent (as for beverages) and in controlling crystal growth in frozen confections

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