carrageenan

Carragee…what? What the heck is C-A-R-R-A-G-E-E-N-A-N? Carrageenan is a common food and cosmetic additive extracted from red seaweed, and it is often found lurking in products deemed “organic” and “natural.” Because of its gelling properties, it is used as a natural emulsifier and thickener for food and cosmetics. It can be found in some otherwise […]