Iota Semi-Refined Carrageenan, CAS# 11114-20-8, is a Thickeners manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Yellowish to yellow Powder. Iota Semi-Refined Carrageenan is widely used as thickeners. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries with E number E407.
No significant side effects reported.
As Iota Semi-refined Carrageenan Side Effects is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Iota Semi-refined Carrageenan Side Effects for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Iota Semi-refined Carrageenan Side Effects could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Iota Semi-refined Carrageenan Side Effects in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Iota Semi-refined Carrageenan Side Effects for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Iota Semi-refined Carrageenan Side Effects is perfectly safe for using as food additives.
No health issues about Iota Semi-refined Carrageenan Side Effects reported up to now.
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4. Efficacy and safety of an antiviral Iota-Carrageenan nasal spray: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled exploratory study in volunteers with early symptoms of the common cold. [Respir Res. 2010 Aug 10]
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