#Carrageenan is a food additive that is extracted from seaweed. It has many uses in the food industry, but it can also be found in other industries such as textiles and pharmaceuticals. Carrageenan is not seaweed.
The type of seaweed that can be used to create carrageenan include Chondrus crispus, Kappaphycus alvarezii, Eucheuma denticulatum, Gigartina skottsbergii, and Sarcothalia crispata.
To reiterate the sequence of events here when it comes to production, seaweed is not Carrageenan, Carrageenan can be made from some seaweeds.
Used widely as a food additive, carrageenan is a high-molecular weight polysaccharide that has no intrinsic food value. It is often used in the food industry as a thickening agent or stabiliser, mainly in foods, such as ice cream, dressings, sauces, and marshmallows.
When we are looking at raw seaweed, it is a different discussion. As mentioned, #seaweed is not carrageenan. Historically, #seamoss has been used extensively in traditional medicine for centuries to treat a range of conditions from congestion, all the way through to gastritis, inflammatory conditions of the stomach, duodenum (e.g., peptic ulcer disease), hemorrhoids, and liver disease.
Seeking professional medical advice before choosing to implement any changes to your diet is highly recommended. This post is not intended to be interpreted as an form of medical advice.