A thickening and stabilizing substance extracted from red seaweed, widely used in food production, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
Derived from 'carrageen' with the addition of the chemical suffix '-an'. The name preserves the Irish origin of the seaweed source material.
Carrageenan is a perfect example of how seaweed becomes chemistry—this single ingredient stabilizes ice cream, prevents puddings from separating, and keeps cosmetics smooth, making it one of the most-used food additives worldwide.
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