# What is Carrageenan?

> Carrageenan is a thickener and stabilizer extracted from red seaweed, used mainly in ready-to-drink protein shakes and dairy products to keep them smoot...

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Carrageenan is a thickener and stabilizer extracted from red seaweed, used mainly in ready-to-drink protein shakes and dairy products to keep them smooth and prevent separation.