Seaweed
Carrageenan: What It Is and Whether You Should Avoid It
Is carrageenan safe? We break down the seaweed-derived thickener, the degraded vs. undegraded controversy, and who might want to avoid it
BeginnerSodium Alginate: The Seaweed Gum That Sets With Calcium
Sodium alginate (E401) sets into a gel when it meets calcium, no heat needed. How that cold-set reaction powers spherification, reformed foods, and plant-based meat.
Intermediate