Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a water-soluble polysaccharide found in red seaweed (also called Irish moss). It is a multi-purpose food additive (e.g., emulsifier, thickener, stabilizer, anti-caking agent).
Found In
- Beverages
- Infant formula
- Meat products
- Nut milks
- Yogurt
- Beverages
- Infant formula
- Meat products
- Nut milks
- Yogurt
Also Known As
- Carrageenin
- Chondrus Extract
- E407
- Irish Moss Extract
- Processed Eucheuma Seaweed
- Carrageenin
- Chondrus Extract
- E407
- Irish Moss Extract
- Processed Eucheuma Seaweed
The Beverage Bottom Line
Carrageenan is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
Carrageenan is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Safe for intended uses. (FDA Approved, GRAS)
Information about its use as a stabilizer.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
Safe for intended uses. Additional information requested.
Learn more →JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →Health Canada
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025