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There is a big industry in seaweed harvesting carrageenan is extracted from it to use as a thickener it's used in ice cream and other products. The 2014 study
by dghughes 9y ago
There is a big industry in seaweed harvesting carrageenan is extracted from it to use as a thickener it's used in ice cream and other products.
The 2014 study mentioned is from my region the Atlantic Veterinary College. There was a large Irish Moss industry here years ago but most of it has switched to Asian markets with cheaper labour and tropical climate.
Although there may soon be a glut of seaweed and any cattle farmers may be in luck. It seems carrageenan is the flavour of the month toxin everyone is now trying to avoid (of course it's harmless).
- haroldp 9y ago> of course it's harmless Unless you're celiac. It is close enough to gluten that many celiacs have the same reaction to carrageenan as gluten. The real flavor of the month is gluten-free and it's getting swept up in that.
- gowld 9y agohttps://academic.oup.com/jn/article/138/3/469/4670224 https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/138/3/469/4670224 says carageenan is harmful.
- dghughes 9y agoHere's Dr. Joe Schwarcz opinion as well, specific to carrageenan in chocolate milk: http://montrealgazette.com/technology/science/the-right-chemistry-carrageenan-in-chocolate-milk-is-no-cause-for-concern http://montrealgazette.com/technology/science/the-right-chem...