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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However, the price of the golden almond has led to the watering down of milks, with manufacturers relying instead on thickening agents like carrageenan and emulsifiers like lecithin. — Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, "The newest trend sweeping Philly coffee shops (and pushing almond milk aside)," 13 Feb. 2018 Snack options: Smoothie with carrageenan-free almond milk, 1/4 avocado and fresh or frozen berries. — Molly Kimball, cleveland.com, "Whole30: Extreme healthy eating, with specific do's and don'ts," 15 Aug. 2017 Thankfully, the bomb is made with carrageenan seaweed and grapefruit oil, not the regurgitated stomach contents of an apparition. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "Lush Is Releasing A Jelly Bath Bomb and It Looks Disgustingly Amazing," 23 Feb. 2017 The slimy white and violet orb has got some impressive ingredients, like hydrating carrageenan seaweed and grapefruit oil, which is a lymphatic stimulant. — Lauren Valenti, Marie Claire, "Behold the Insanity That Is Lush's New "Ectoplasm" Bath Bomb," 28 Feb. 2017

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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