Why I'm Carrageenan Girl for Halloween

This year I dressed up as the food additive, carrageenan. This unusual (and extremely food-science-nerd-y) decision is my response to the rampant use of fear in food marketing and reformulations.

Carrageenan Girl

Have you recently been told to be afraid of a certain food additive?

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This week alone, I have been told by a fast-casual burrito company to be afraid of Silicon Dioxide; I’ve been told by a face wash company not to put “chemicals” on my face (unless those “chemicals” are vitamins, natural sugars, and/or plant extracts); and I’ve had to ask my former-favorite juice company in the world to PLEASE use some alternative sweeteners instead of my whole day’s allowance of sugar in one bottle."

Food Additive Deep Dive (pun intended) for Carrageenan 

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Like rumors in high school, ingredient stigmas make me wonder, how did this claim get started? Is it personal or just a misunderstanding? How did this rumor spread so fast? Is there a grain of truth behind it, and how can the subject of the rumor possibly clarify or dispel the rumor?

Do You Diet out of Fear?
Excerpt:

"When fear is used to motivate diet decisions there are three major outcomes to consider."