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carrageenan
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car·ra·geen·an or car·ra·geen·in (kr-gnn)
n.
Any of a group of closely related colloids derived from several red algae, widely used as a thickening, stabilizing, emulsifying, or suspending agent in pharmaceuticals.


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The extracts can be incorporated into any of several edible films, including soy protein, whey protein, gluten protein, carboxymethyl cellulose, carageenan and pectin films.
Carbohydrate macromolecules include starch, cellulose, pectin, guar gum, alginate, carageenan and the microbial xanthan.
nbsp;importers face the threat of cheap product from eastern Europe, and carageenan manufacturers face competition from less costly Phillipine natural grade product.
 
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