Use this guide to avoid carrageenan in organic food. (Watch our video on how to use the guide.) Please note, since carrageen is only used in certain food categories, we’ve only reviewed organic products that commonly contain carrageenan. Search by brand or product category using the search bar at the top right. And use the… Read more »
Why is there controversy over carrageenan? Controversy over the popular additive is longstanding in the organic marketplace. Brands love this cheap additive because they believe it improves consumer satisfaction. But carrageenan poses a hidden risk: both consumer testimonials and current research show that carrageenan can cause serious inflammation when consumed. What is carrageenan? Carrageenan is a widely used food additive that is extracted from certain types of red seaweed. Carrageenan is a common processing aid in… Read more »
Cornucopia has heard from many people who suffer ill health effects from ingesting carrageenan. [Learn more about carrageenan, including a guide to help you avoid this inflammatory ingredient, on our research page.] We shared the following stories with regulators at the fall 2016 National Organic Standards Board meeting: “I suffer from sensitivity to carrageenan which… Read more »
Join The Cornucopia Institute as we keep you informed via web updates and live tweets from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting online. We will be sharing the play by play of the meeting on April 28, 29, and 30 below and with our Twitter followers at #NOSB or by simply following our stream. For… Read more »
