Carrageenan—A Creamy Controversy?

From Carrageenan County, Ireland, emerges a red algae extract called carrageenan that has been used in foods and medications for many centuries. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, European Food Safety Authority, and World Health Organization support the safety of food-grade carrageenan for its intended use, including in infant formula and follow-on products, at levels consistent with good manufacturing practices. Some of those approved uses leverage an array of functional properties, such as…