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Carrageenan

Caution Gut inflammation Food and drink E407

Decode Label flags Carrageenan as a low concern in food and drink (gut inflammation). It appears in 8 of the 893 published products we have analysed (0.9%).

The concern

Thickener — linked to gut inflammation in some studies

Carrageenan is a seaweed-derived thickener and emulsifier widely used in dairy alternatives and processed foods. Animal and cell studies suggest it may promote intestinal inflammation, though regulatory agencies still permit it. People with inflammatory bowel conditions may wish to avoid it.

Most relevant to

People prone to allergies People with IBS

Cited authority

Bhattacharyya et al. 2008; IARC; Consumer Reports

How common it is in this catalogue

Measured across every product Decode Label has analysed — not estimated, and not taken from anyone else's dataset.

8 of 893 published products 0.9%

By category

Oral Care 4
Food 3
Health & Supplements 1

Identity

E number
E407

Also appears on labels as

Irish Moss Extract Refined Carrageenan

Questions

Is Carrageenan safe?

The concern is cited to Bhattacharyya et al. 2008; IARC; Consumer Reports. Why it is flagged: Thickener — linked to gut inflammation in some studies. Decode Label treats it as a low concern in food and drink. It appears in 8 of the 893 published products we have analysed (0.9%).

How common is Carrageenan in Indian packaged products?

Decode Label found Carrageenan in 8 of 893 published products (0.9%), most often in Oral Care, Food, Health & Supplements.

Who should be most careful with Carrageenan?

People prone to allergies; People with IBS.

Products containing Carrageenan

8 published products, each with its own full analysis.

Baby Toothpaste Berry Burst - Herbal Kids Oral Care... Bigmuscles Nutrition Real Mass Gainer Colgate Strong Teeth Dabur Herb'l Clove Cavity Protection Toothpaste Dabur Herb'l Neem Germ Protection Toothpaste Kesar Bhog Ice Cream NIVED Ice Cream Mix Powder Coconut Malai Flavoured TOO YUMM Veggie Stix Sour Cream & Onion

Method and limits

  • Prevalence counts published products whose decoded ingredient list matches this substance or one of its label synonyms, using the same matching the score itself uses. It describes our catalogue of 893 products, not the Indian market as a whole.
  • Presence is not dose. An ingredient list gives order, not quantity, unless the pack declares a percentage. Nothing here estimates how much of this substance any product contains.
  • A classification is not a verdict on a product. An agency classifies a substance under defined conditions of exposure; whether that matters in a given food or cosmetic depends on route, concentration and use.
  • No regulatory rows. This substance is not matched in our regulatory warehouse, so the concern above rests on the cited authority alone.
  • Last updated. This register entry was last changed on 28 September 2026.
  • Corrections. Every figure here is reproducible from the sources named. If something is wrong, tell us and we will correct it and say what changed.