On Mon, 6 Aug 2001 20:03:24 +0100, Rob and Cheryl AndristPlourde
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:

} I got carageenan from  the "Milk Related Ingredients" list (as a _possible_
} indicator of milk protein presence) on the list server.
}
} Since this is the NO-MILK list, I'm trusting that it's a reliable source and
} that carageenan must sometimes indicate the presence of milk protein.  Can
} anyone tell us why it's on the list?

People make mistakes, nobody's perfect.

} I just checked out the links you gave and it looks to me as though this may
} be the reason:
}
} "Forms strongest gel with calcium ions"
}
} Perhaps those calcium ions are sometimes derived from milk products.  Just a
} guess.

The connection is too thin for my taste...


Best regards,
Alex.