Carrageenan

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Carrageenanum; CAS No 9000-07-1; crispus fucus; Ireland Fucus; Irish moss; Irish seaweed; Perlmoo; Rock Moss

Definition
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Carrageenan is a collective term for a group of long-chain carbohydrates (polysaccharides).

Field of application/use
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Food additive (E 407)

Gelling agent

Thickening agent for preparing very stable gels or viscous liquids

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Incoming links (3)

E 407; Ester; Food additives (overview);

Outgoing links (1)

Food additives, gelling agents (e-numbers 400 - 425);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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