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Is saeweed used to thicken ice cream?

Updated: 10/6/2023
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Carrageenan is an extract from seaweed that is often used to thicken ice cream. If it is in the ice cream, it will be listed in the ingredients. You won't be able to taste it.

Algin is an extract made from seaweed.

it is called algin which is found in the cell walls and it is a brown algae and also has a Gelatin like properties. it also thickens marshmellows as well.

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yes it is used to make ice cream not in all though

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Carageen stabiliser/emulsifier is a seaweed by-product, used in icecream.

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Yes, many ice cream makers use seaweed to thicken ice cream. Don't worry though very small, trace amounts are used.

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The gelatin extracted for some species of seaweed is used to thicken ice-cream. The name used is either agar or agar-agar.

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It sounds crazy but it's true

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no but bum-fluff is

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