Carrageenin (Noun)
Meaning
A colloidal extract from carrageen seaweed and other red algae.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Carrageenin is often used in the production of plant-based milk alternatives to enhance their texture and stability.
- The researcher examined various effects of carrageenin on the rheology of food emulsions and suspensions.
- Carrageenin is commonly found in yogurts, ice creams, and other desserts that require a suitable gelling agent for desired consistency.
- This type of carrageenin also has potential uses in pharmaceutical products due to its versatile properties.
- The company primarily extracted and processed carrageenin from the red algae that grew along the local coastlines.