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The 9 pages that link to Carrageenan, each with the reason it gives.
GelatinCompared with: It can thicken or gel foods without using animal collagen.
Red algaeRelated: Red-algal cell walls supply carrageenan for foods, cosmetics, and other products.
AgarCompared with: It shares an algal source with agar but has distinct structures and gel behavior.
Seaweed farmingRelated: Cultivated red seaweeds provide feedstock for carrageenan processing.
AlgaeRelated: Commercial carrageenan comes from particular red seaweeds.
SeaweedRelated: Seaweed-derived carrageenan thickens and stabilizes many processed foods.
Chocolate milkRelated: Some commercial formulations use it to limit separation and improve body.