Carrageenan Side Effects

Carrageenan, CAS# 9000-07-1, with E number E407, is a polysaccharide manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Cream white powder. Carrageenan is widely used as food thickeners in food products.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported. There is a chemically altered form of carrageenan that might cause cancer.

Suggested Dosage

As Carrageenan is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Carrageenan for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Carrageenan could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Carrageenan in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Carrageenan for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Carrageenan is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

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