carrageenan
noun
car·ra·geen·an
| \ ˌker-ə-ˈgē-nən
, ˌka-rə-\
, ˌka-rə-\
variants:
or carrageenin
Definition of carrageenan
: a colloid extracted from various red algae (such as Irish moss) and used especially as a stabilizing or thickening agent
Examples of carrageenan in a Sentence
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Although most of today’s carrageenan-containing seaweeds come from China and Southeast Asia, this discovery leaves behind a legacy in what is claimed to be the most Irish town in America. — Emily Toomey, Smithsonian, "The Most Irish Town in America Was Built on Seaweed," 23 July 2019 However, the price of the golden almond has led to the watering down of milks, with manufacturers relying instead on thickening agents like carrageenan and emulsifiers like lecithin. — Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, "The newest trend sweeping Philly coffee shops (and pushing almond milk aside)," 13 Feb. 2018 Snack options: Smoothie with carrageenan-free almond milk, 1/4 avocado and fresh or frozen berries. — Molly Kimball, cleveland.com, "Whole30: Extreme healthy eating, with specific do's and don'ts," 15 Aug. 2017 Thankfully, the bomb is made with carrageenan seaweed and grapefruit oil, not the regurgitated stomach contents of an apparition. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "Lush Is Releasing A Jelly Bath Bomb and It Looks Disgustingly Amazing," 23 Feb. 2017 The slimy white and violet orb has got some impressive ingredients, like hydrating carrageenan seaweed and grapefruit oil, which is a lymphatic stimulant. — Lauren Valenti, Marie Claire, "Behold the Insanity That Is Lush's New "Ectoplasm" Bath Bomb," 28 Feb. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'carrageenan.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for carrageenan
carrageenan
noun
car·ra·geen·an
variants:
or carrageenin
or carragheenin \ ˌkar-ə-ˈgē-nən
\
\
Medical Definition of carrageenan
: a typically gel-forming polysaccharide extracted from various red algae (such as Irish moss) and used especially as a suspending agent (as in foods) and as a clarifying agent (as for beverages) and in controlling crystal growth in frozen confections