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carrageenan noun[ U ] food & drink specializeduk /ˌkær.əˈɡiː.nən/ us /ˌkær.əˈɡiː.nən/ a substance found in seaweed(= a plant that grows in the sea) that is used in food, drink, and medicines, especially to make them thicker: The drink is made from coconut water, coconut cream, cocoa, vanilla and carrageenan. A seaweed component known as carrageenan is the active component in this product. Once a gel is formed using carrageenan, it is very stable and can be taken through a range of temperatures. The texture comes from stabilizers such as carrageenan, pectin, and xanthan gum. A gelling agent extracted from seaweed by boiling, carrageenan can be found in ice cream and yogurts. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Additives in food & drinks additive anti-caking agent baking powder baking soda bicarb colouring E number emulsifier extract filler flavour enhancer flavouring lecithin malt extract maltodextrin monosodium glutamate MSG pectin stabilizer xanthan gum |