paleopina 0 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hello, I'd like to try out Laird Superfood's creamer. It's dairy-free and unsweetened. It's ingredients are: coconut milk powder, Aquamin (calcium from marine algae), organice extra virgin coconut oil and organic red palm oil. Is Aquamin Whole30 approved? Here's the product description from the site: https://lairdsuperfood.com/collections/all-products/products/laird-superfood-unsweetened-original-creamer-new Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators ladyshanny 7991 Posted September 1, 2017 Administrators Share Posted September 1, 2017 Based on the fact that this item is extracted from the same red seaweed as is carrageenan, I would not consume this product. Carrageenan is extremely disruptive to the gut. Although derived from a natural source, it appears to be particularly destructive to the digestive system, triggering an immune response similar to that your body has when invaded by pathogens like Salmonella. The result: “It predictably causes inflammation...." more at Wellness Mama I will reach out to Melissa and get a ruling on this but in the meantime if I were you I would avoid. Andrea Parks and paleopina 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paleopina 0 Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Bummer but very good to know about the carageenan connection. Looking forward to Melissa's thoughts... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrea Parks 0 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Hi Ladyshanny---Did we find an official ruling out? I am super curious about this ingredient. Thanks for your time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LauraOC 10 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 9/1/2017 at 11:07 AM, ladyshanny said: Based on the fact that this item is extracted from the same red seaweed as is carrageenan, I would not consume this product. Carrageenan is extremely disruptive to the gut. Although derived from a natural source, it appears to be particularly destructive to the digestive system, triggering an immune response similar to that your body has when invaded by pathogens like Salmonella. The result: “It predictably causes inflammation...." more at Wellness Mama I will reach out to Melissa and get a ruling on this but in the meantime if I were you I would avoid. @ladyshanny Has there been any official word on this product, yet? Looking for info to guide our FB group. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators ladyshanny 7991 Posted October 26, 2017 Administrators Share Posted October 26, 2017 Actually yes. Melissa's reply: Carrageenan is a specific processed additive from algae, whereas this stuff appears to be totally different. Plus even if it was similar, we're not making a specific ruling against all algae as that would rule out vegan omega-3 supplementation. So tell her it's fine. paleopina and LauraOC 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LauraOC 10 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, ladyshanny said: Actually yes. Melissa's reply: Carrageenan is a specific processed additive from algae, whereas this stuff appears to be totally different. Plus even if it was similar, we're not making a specific ruling against all algae as that would rule out vegan omega-3 supplementation. So tell her it's fine. THANK YOU!! paleopina 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paleopina 0 Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Great, thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiai 0 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Aquamin in Laird’s creamer is Calcium, according to the ingredients list, and is a mineral and an element. (Remember the periodic table of elements from Chemistry?) Carrageenan is a polysaccharide which is a bunch of elements, or compound. i wonder if the creamer can froth. Probably not but maybe adding a little starch like tapioca would allow it to froth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators SugarcubeOD 4101 Posted February 17, 2019 Moderators Share Posted February 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Kiai said: Aquamin in Laird’s creamer is Calcium, according to the ingredients list, and is a mineral and an element. (Remember the periodic table of elements from Chemistry?) Carrageenan is a polysaccharide which is a bunch of elements, or compound. i wonder if the creamer can froth. Probably not but maybe adding a little starch like tapioca would allow it to froth. Lairds does not froth.... it also doesn't actually 'cream' coffee, it just makes it kind of cloudy.... paleopina and Viking2 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viking2 0 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I have read the posts about Aquamin in the Laird Super Food and Melissa has noted, very recently, that it is NOT carrageenan so it is OK. I enjoy the creamer for my coffee and would like to know if not just the ingredients, but rather the habit of adding creamer is OK? Additionally, is substituting the Lairs Hydrate drink for energy/sport drinks an OK substitute? I enjoy 2-5 hour bike rides and need something to keep my electrolytes in balance. I like coconut water also, but it is considerably more expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators SugarcubeOD 4101 Posted January 28, 2020 Moderators Share Posted January 28, 2020 22 hours ago, Viking2 said: but rather the habit of adding creamer is OK Yes, definitely ok! If the Laird's Hydrate drink is compliant then go ahead but definitely check the ingredients because it seems hard to believe it wouldn't have a sweetener of some sort in it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viking2 0 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 No added sugar. The ingredients are as follows: Freeze-dried Coconut Water, Freeze-dried Pineapple Powder, Organic Mango Powder, Aquamin. Thats it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cydward 0 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Just read this about the digestive health benefits of Aquamin on gut inflammation: https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2017/05/24/Aquamin-calcium-mineral-complex-offers-digestive-health-potential I haven't tried it yet because I was scared it was carrageenan. Might give it a go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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