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carrageenan

Pronunciation: [kəˌreɪ.dʒɪˈniː.nən]

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Learn how to use carrageenan in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The chocolate ice cream has carrageenan, which makes it super creamy.

Example

The fruit salad does not contain carrageenan; it’s just chopped fruit.

Example

Does this yogurt have carrageenan in it?

Context: “cooking”

(noun) a thickener used in many recipes that helps keep food from separating. It’s helpful in making sauces and soups smoother.

Example

The sauce was thickened perfectly with just a bit of carrageenan.

Example

I couldn’t find any carrageenan, so the soup was too watery.

Example

How does carrageenan help improve the texture of sauces?

How to pronounce carrageenan

Pronunciation: [kəˌreɪ.dʒɪˈniː.nən]

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