Seaweed is used in most ice creams as a thickening agent The food additive, carrageenan, is made from edible seaweeds and is often listed on the labels of ice cream and other products. There is some controversy over its use in foods that are labeled as

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"all natural or Teally The issue over carrageenan is that some studies have suggested it might cause inflammation in the intestines, while others have indicated that it might even contribute to the production of cancer cells. However, many scientists have found these studies to be
Eased and declared the food additive as safe to eat
What does the text explicitly state about carrageenan?

Answer 1

The text explicitly states that carrageenan is a food additive made from edible seaweeds and is often listed on the labels of ice cream and other products. It mentions the controversy surrounding its use, highlighting concerns that some studies suggest it might cause inflammation in the intestines and potentially contribute to the production of cancer cells. However, it also notes that many scientists consider these studies to be flawed and have declared carrageenan as safe to eat.