Carrageenan

Caution thickener

Seaweed extract. Conflicting evidence: EFSA 2018 safe at current levels, but animal studies show gut inflammation at high doses.

Source: EFSA 2018 re-evaluation; Tobacman 2001

Also Known As

E407 irish moss

Regulatory Status

  • FDA (US): Permitted Source
  • EFSA (EU): Restricted in infant formula Source
  • EU Regulation: Permitted with restrictions Source
  • SFA (Singapore): Permitted Source

Associated with intestinal inflammation in preclinical studies; EFSA restricted its use in infant formula.

Check Your Food

Scan any nutrition label to instantly identify ingredients and get safety profiles.

Download LabelMinder

100% offline. Nothing leaves your phone.