gum carrageenan carrageenan carrageenans Codex::407 carrageenin CHEBI:3435 A family of sulfated polysaccharides extracted from red seaweeds. The name is derived from a common name of red algae Chondrus crispus, "carrageen moss" (Irish moss). chebi_ontology carraghenan carragheanin carragheenan carrageenan KEGG:C08818 Carrageenan CAS:9000-07-1 Europe::407 KEGG:D03411 LanguaL term definition: Food additive; technological purpose(s): bulking agent, carrier, coating agent, emulsifier, gelling agent, glazing agent, humectant, stabilizer, thickener. carrageenan carraghenans polysaccharide sulfate food additive