FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Natural polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweed, used as a thickener and gelling agent. Forms heat-stable gels in the presence of calcium ions, used extensively in molecular gastronomy and food restructuring.
Concerns
- •may reduce mineral absorption when consumed in very large amounts
- •generally considered safe at food-use levels
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
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