carrageenan
Aussprache: [kəˌreɪ.dʒɪˈniː.nən]
Wort
Kontext: „food science“
(noun) a substance that comes from seaweed and is used to thicken and stabilize foods. It helps make items like ice cream or yogurt smooth and creamy.
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The chocolate ice cream has carrageenan, which makes it super creamy.
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The fruit salad does not contain carrageenan; it’s just chopped fruit.
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Does this yogurt have carrageenan in it?
Kontext: „cooking“
(noun) a thickener used in many recipes that helps keep food from separating. It’s helpful in making sauces and soups smoother.
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The sauce was thickened perfectly with just a bit of carrageenan.
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I couldn’t find any carrageenan, so the soup was too watery.
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How does carrageenan help improve the texture of sauces?
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