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E407 · INS 407Plant or mineral

Carrageenan

Common US / international name: carrageenan

Origin
Extracted from red seaweed; plant marine origin.
Where it typically appears
Plant milks, desserts, processed meats as binder.
Product groups
Drinks, Dairy, Savory
Source
EU Reg. No 1333/2008 Annex II; Codex CAC/GL 36-1989; Open Food Facts additives taxonomy (ODbL). As of September 1, 2026