Carrageenan—The Thickener That’s a Sickener

Carrageenan—The Thickener That’s a Sickener
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Editor’s Note:
Believe it or not, most of the processed food we eat contains a thickening agent called carrageenan. Studies suggest this food additive is a toxin that contributes to food intolerances and allergies. In the book, “A Consumer’s Guide to Toxic Food Additives” authors Bill and Linda Bonvie introduce the many additives in our everyday food and ways we can identify and eliminate them from our diets. In this book excerpt, we will be looking at carrageenan.
Linda and Bill Bonvie
Linda and Bill Bonvie
Author
Linda and Bill Bonvie are sibling journalists who have spent more than two decades writing about food safety and environmental issues for magazines and newspapers. They've also co-authored several books books including "Chemical-Free Kids" and "A Consumer's Guide to Toxic Food Additives."
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