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This food additive is derived from red algae and is composed of high molecular weight sulfated polygalactans. In the food industry, there are three primary types of carrageenan: Kappa (κ-), Iota (ι-), and Lambda (λ-). These types vary based on the number and position of their sulfate groups. In Europe, carrageenan is approved for use at quantum satis levels, meaning it can be used in the amount necessary to achieve the desired effect in almost all foods. However, there are exceptions for certain foods that have a maximum allowable content, such as infant formula, which is limited t…