Long and safe history of use Carrageenan is a unique and highly versatile food ingredient with a long history of safe use and broad global regulatory approvals for its use in foods and beverages. Carrageenan, which is derived from red seaweed, has been consumed for centuries and used in foods for over 600 years. Carrageenan
Read MoreBrief History of Regulatory & Scientific Determinations on Carrageenan The safety of carrageenan has been upheld by scientific organizations and regulatory authorities worldwide. Below is a historical listing of carrageenan’s safety and approval determinations. 1961: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved carrageenan as a safe, direct food additive for human consumption, specifying that
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