E407 - Carrageenan
By the Daat team · Updated October 30, 2026
E407, carrageenan, is a thickener made from red seaweed. It is vegan.
It gives body to dairy desserts and plant milks, and in meat products it helps hold moisture. In our catalog meat products are where it is most common.
Because it comes from seaweed, it is often used as a plant-based alternative to gelatine.
How common is it? 3.4% of the products we checked, 577 in all, led by meat products and chocolate and sweets.
E407 at a glance
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Carrageenan |
| Function | Thickener / stabiliser |
| Origin | Plant, mineral or synthetic |
| Vegan / vegetarian | Yes / Yes |
Is E407 vegan?
Yes. E407 has no animal source, so it suits both vegans and vegetarians.