Carrageenan
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌkɛɹəˈɡinən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carrageenan is a noun meaning A food additive made from a purified extract of red seaweed, commonly used as a thickening agent.
Meaning
A food additive made from a purified extract of red seaweed, commonly used as a thickening agent.
Word Forms
- carrageenans
- carrageenin
Synonyms for carrageenan
Depending on context, synonyms include stabiliser, carrageenin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carrageenin, kappa, iota, lambda, cornstarch, thickening.
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