carrageenin

/kærəˈɡiːniːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a sulfated galactan extracted from certain red algae, used as a food additive and in the manufacture of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

“The company uses carrageenin to stabilize the texture of its dessert products.”

Synonyms

  • algal polysaccharide
  • galactan

Antonyms

  • non-food additive
  • non-pharmaceutical substance