Carrageenan
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-18 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Seaweed-derived gelling agent linked to gut mucosal inflammation, leaky gut, and ulcerative colitis.
Official Category: Emulsifier & Stabilizer (유화제·증점안정제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved gelling and thickening agent
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Scrutinized over intestinal inflammation
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European Union (EFSA)
Prohibited
Prohibited in infant formulas
Commonly Found Foods
Plant milkschocolate milksice creamsdeli meatsjellies
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Guar gum✓ Xanthan gum✓ Acacia fiber
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