Freshpet uses small amounts of undegraded carrageenan as a thickener or gelling agent to help improve the form and texture of our food. (freshpet.com)
Chris Kresser looked more closely at the research, and found that many of the animal studies are done using poligeenan and not undegraded carrageenan, which further muddies the water. (wellnessmama.com)
Undegraded carageenan has been used as a thickener and stabilizer in food since the 1930's and it is approved as safe by the FDA and the World Health Organization. (nuttynutritionandfitness.com)