date:Jul 31, 2014
Marinalg International, a global organisation supporting the interests of seaweed farmers, consumers and the hydrocolloids industry, reports that the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has completed an in-depth review of the science related to the safety of carrageenan, a soluble fibre made from red seaweed and used as a stabiliser in food-finding it to be safe for use in infant formula, including formula for special medical purposes.
Carrageenan was one of four food addit