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E407

Carrageenan

Thickener · Gelling agent · Stabiliser

What it is

A seaweed extract that thickens and stops ingredients separating. Common in dairy and plant drinks.

What it does

  • Thickener

    Makes a food thicker without changing its taste.

  • Gelling agent

    Sets a liquid into a gel.

  • Stabiliser

    Keeps a mixture from separating over time.

Regulatory position

Authorisation in one country says nothing about another, and the absence of a record here is not evidence either way. Where precision matters, follow the citation to the regulation itself.

Found in 5 products in the FoodSignal database.

E407 — Carrageenan · FoodSignal