I know this word as carrageenin, which is how it is listed in OED2 and MW3. It comes from carrageen (Irish Moss), with the chemical suffix "-in". But RHD2 lists carrageenan, with carrageenin as a variant, and a Google Book search shows carrageenan predominant since the 1970s. Another variant is carragheenin according to MW3.
A compound extracted from Irish moss (a type of seaweed) that is used in puddings, milk shakes and ice cream to stabilize and keep color and flavor even. See Still Hungry?
The Italian term is carragenina, that sounds much more like carrageenin. But I chose the most common English version...
I know this word as carrageenin, which is how it is listed in OED2 and MW3. It comes from carrageen (Irish Moss), with the chemical suffix "-in". But RHD2 lists carrageenan, with carrageenin as a variant, and a Google Book search shows carrageenan predominant since the 1970s. Another variant is carragheenin according to MW3.
viscosity increaser
clarifier
stabilizer
thickener
sexual lubricant
microbicide
probable carcinogen
A compound extracted from Irish moss (a type of seaweed) that is used in puddings, milk shakes and ice cream to stabilize and keep color and flavor even. See Still Hungry?