Carrageenan
Function: Emulsifier/Thickener
E407 is the European food-additive number for Carrageenan, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Carrageenan (E407) is a carrier used as a food additive.
What is E407 used for?
Carrageenan (E407) is an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all emulsifiers (E-numbers).
Is E407 safe or restricted?
E407 faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as “Restricted use” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E407 vegan or vegetarian?
Carrageenan (E407) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E407?
E407 appears in 17,149 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in ice cream, pork (general) and turkey breast.
- Ice Cream1,793
- Pork (General)827
- Turkey Breast679
- Chicken (General)628
- Ham601
- Pastry582
- Pudding / Flan441
- Pâté381
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E407 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E407
- What is E407?
- E407 is the E-number for Carrageenan, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Carrageenan (E407) is a carrier used as a food additive.
- What is E407 used for?
- Carrageenan (E407) is an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E407?
- E407 appears in 17,149 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in ice cream, pork (general) and turkey breast. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E407 vegan or vegetarian?
- Carrageenan (E407) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E407 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E407 faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as "Restricted use" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E407 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See how Forkin compares to other scanners or view pricing.