Could you avoid using this questionable additive in lactose-free cream?
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Hello PrincessErika, Cream is a mixture (emulsion) of fat and water. Without the addition of thickening agents, the milk fat would separate from the water over time. Carrageenan or E407 is a vegetable thickening agent extracted from red algae. Its purpose is to keep cream whippable despite its long shelf life. Cream without thickening agents is found in pasteurized products with a shorter shelf life. From a health point of view, E407 is risk-free. Carrageenan is a dietary fiber that is not assimilated by the body. We hope you find this information useful. Best regards, Sina
Everyone should find out more about this additive and its extraction methods. I vote against it.