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Description :
Carrageenan is an anionic polymer derived from several species of red seaweed used as a thickener, stabilizer, and texturizer in foods.
Sources of Exposure: Toothpaste, mouthwash and food additives
Health Impacts: The safety of carrageenan has been contested. One study says carrageenan leads to intestinal ulcerations and gastrointestinal neoplasms. However another study states that “carrageenan has not been found to be carcinogenic.” The current acceptable daily intake (ADI) established by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is 75 mg/kg/day, but because of lack of exposure and toxicity data, carrageenan will continue to be evaluated for safety.
Health Concerns
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Banned/restricted lists:
Cohen, Samuel M. et al., 2008 Tobacman, J. K., 2001 Younes, Maged et al., 2018
