7 Common Food Additives — Should You Avoid Them?

3. Carrageenan

Common sources of carrageenan include almond milk, cottage cheese, ice cream, coffee creamers and dairy-free products like vegan cheese.

Test-tube and animal studies have found that carrageenan may cause high blood sugar and intestinal ulcers. One study also found that carrageenan contributed to an earlier relapse of ulcerative colitis.