I don't know if I'm sensitive to it or not. I have seen some people post that they are, so I just tried to avoid it by choosing other alternatives. For example, I use Soy Dream or Rice Dream for milk, and I get either Boar's Head oven roasted chicken from the grocery store deli or one from the HFS deli. I have been able to avoid carageenan this way.
However, since I don't actually know if it really bothers me or not, I don't necessarily try to completely avoid it. If it were in a new product I really want to try, it's not a big deal. I just try not to overdo it by consuming it in large quantities. I figured that the more natural options would be better regardless.
Remember, a LOT of IBSers consume carageenan in their soy milks, cheeses, meats, etc. without trouble. You'd really just have to do what feels best for you. If it worries you, don't eat it. If it doesn't worry you and you don't have ill effects from it, eat up! This is one of those things that can make you totally paranoid. Stick to Heather's recommendations, and if you still have trouble you can look for other possible culprits like this. 
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Re: Please give input on carageenan
