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carrageenan [‚kar·ə′gē·nən] (organic chemistry) A polysaccharide derived from the red seaweed (Rhodophyceae) and used chiefly as an emulsifying, gelling, and stabilizing agent and as a viscosity builder in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Also spelled carrageenin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The extracts can be incorporated into any of several edible films, including soy protein, whey protein, gluten protein, carboxymethyl cellulose, carageenan and pectin films. Carbohydrate macromolecules include starch, cellulose, pectin, guar gum, alginate, carageenan and the microbial xanthan. nbsp;importers face the threat of cheap product from eastern Europe, and carageenan manufacturers face competition from less costly Phillipine natural grade product. |
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