Ingredient Being Pulled From Milk After Customer Feedback

NEW YORK —WhiteWave Foods says it will remove an ingredient from organic Horizon milks and Silk beverages in response to customer feedback.

Carrageenan, a seaweed extract that is used as a thickener and emulsifier, will be phased out from Horizon and Silk products over time, said Sara Loveday, a company spokeswoman.

The ingredient has been the subject of criticism in some circles, with food advocates pointing to animal studies that suggest it causes gastrointestinal inflammation and other problems.

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