Comments on naijablog: Irish moss

There is some research to suggest that carrageenan...

2007-04-14T17:23:00.000+01:00

There is some research to suggest that carrageenan, an extract of carrageen, is carcinogenic and causes gastrointestinal inflamation and ulceration.

I used to like eating this in Moscow. We bought it...

2007-04-14T15:09:00.000+01:00

I used to like eating this in Moscow. We bought it from the Koreans stalls. I have not seen it anywhere around western Europe - now I know what is called and that it is so useful, I'm off to search for it.

I watched Saturday Kitchen a few months ago and th...

2007-04-14T11:00:00.000+01:00

I watched Saturday Kitchen a few months ago and the lady made a desert with this carrageen stuff.

I suppose the problem with naturally occurring microbicides is their immediate effect on soft tissue - lime and lemon for instance does produce a very stinging effect, but a very effective bactericide and spermicide.