noun
- a red edible seaweed found on the coasts of the North Atlantic, used to make a gelatinous extract for food and industrial purposes
Usage: also called Irish moss; the extract is used as a thickening agent in puddings, ice cream, and other foods
Examples
- Carrageen is harvested along the rocky shores of Ireland and Scotland.
- The chef added carrageen extract to the dessert to give it a smooth, creamy texture.
- Carrageen has been used in traditional cooking for centuries.
- Many commercial ice creams contain carrageen as a stabilizer.
- The dried carrageen seaweed can be soaked and boiled to make a nutritious pudding.