The carrageenan levels can be varied to obtain a variety of textures and consistencies. No.1 and 3 give "spoonable" puddings closely resembling the consistency and texture of a cooked starch pudding with no discernible gel structure. No.2 and 4 yield puddings with slightly more gel structure than a cooked pudding-between a cooked pudding and a custard in texture, with a creamy delicate body.