1. A gelatinous substance extracted from red seaweed, used as a thickening or stabilizing agent in food and other products.
Usage: Also spelled carrageenan (more common modern spelling).; Used in food industry, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Examples

• Carrageenin is commonly added to ice cream to improve its texture.
• The manufacturer uses carrageenin as a natural thickener in their yogurt products.
• Carrageenin extracted from seaweed has been used in food production for centuries.
• Some people prefer foods without carrageenin additives.
• The cosmetic industry relies on carrageenin to stabilize lotions and creams.