carrageenan
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of carrageenan
carrageen + -an suffix of chemical compounds, here synonymous with -in 2
Example Sentences
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In a statement to USA Today, Costco explained that it uses carrageenan and sodium phosphate “to support moisture retention, texture, and product consistency during cooking,” adding that both ingredients are “approved by food safety authorities.”
From Salon
Two California shoppers say Costco mislead customers nationwide by prominently advertising its rotisserie chicken as containing no preservatives, while discreetly listing two added preservatives — sodium phosphate and carrageenan — in fine print in the ingredient list.
From Los Angeles Times
The researchers emphasize the importance of further investigations into the effects of carrageenan on the human body.
From Science Daily
The thickening agent in this instance is carrageenan.
From Salon
Another difference: Plant milk creamers may have added vegetable oils and emulsifiers, such as guar gum and carrageenan.
From Washington Post
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