What does carrageen mean?
Definitions for carrageen
ˈkær əˌgincar·rageen
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Princeton's WordNet
Irish moss, carrageen, carageen, carragheen, Chondrus crispusnoun
dark purple edible seaweed of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America
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carrageennoun
Alternative name for Irish moss.
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carrageen
Chondrus crispus—commonly called Irish moss or carrageen moss (Irish carraigín, "little rock")—is a species of red algae which grows abundantly along the rocky parts of the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America. In its fresh condition this protist is soft and cartilaginous, varying in color from a greenish-yellow, through red, to a dark purple or purplish-brown. The principal constituent is a mucilaginous body, made of the polysaccharide carrageenan, which constitutes 55% of its dry weight. The organism also consists of nearly 10% dry weight protein and about 15% dry weight mineral matter, and is rich in iodine and sulfur. When softened in water it has a sea-like odour and because of the abundant cell wall polysaccharides it will form a jelly when boiled, containing from 20 to 100 times its weight of water.
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carrageen
Carrageen, also known as carrageenan, is a substance derived from red seaweed, specifically Irish moss (Chondrus crispus). It is used mainly in the food industry for its gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. It is also found in a range of other products such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and even certain pet foods.
Webster Dictionary
Carrageennoun
alt. of Carrigeen
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Carrageen
kar-ra-gēn′, n. Carrageen moss, or Irish moss—marine alga, common on the British coasts, used for making a highly digestible soup and a kind of blanc-mange, as well as size. [From Carragheen, near Waterford in Ireland, where it is found abundantly.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of carrageen in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of carrageen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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