... factory 2.food grade 3.food and beverage additive What is Carrageenan? Carrageenan is obtained from various red seaweeds (marine algae). ... ice creams, milk puddings, yoghurts, flans and the like. It is also used in processed meats, dog foods, toothpastes, air ... preferred over other thickening, suspending and binding ingredients because it is natural, economical, readily available and functional in an ...