Ingredient
Carrageenan Extract (Chondrus Crispus)
Chondrus crispus
Benefits
Natural
Carrageenan extract is the dried and powdered mucilage of a seaweed called Irish moss.
What are the benefits of carrageenan?
* Turns to a jelly-like texture when put in liquid.
* Acts as a thickening agent, emulsifier and stabilizer.
* Enhances hydration and soothes the skin.
Carrageenan comes from carraigín, meaning "little rock" in Irish. The seaweed extract has been used since 600 B.C in China and around 400 A.D. in Ireland, where it can still be found in traditional desserts to create a jelly-like pannacotta.
The extract was first introduced on an industrial scale in the 1930s and is widely used today as a vegan alternative to animal-derived gelatin.