Carrageenan

<p>Carrageenan is a derivative of Irish moss, a type of seaweed found along the west coast of Ireland and the east coast of North America. It is used as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in many foods and drinks (see evaporated milk). It has been used in Ireland for hundreds of years and in the US since 1835.</p>

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