Food Additive 99% Sodium Alginate Powder

Short Description:

Sodium alginate is a natural polysaccharide derived from brown algae such as kelp and wakame. Its main component is alginate, which is a polymer with good water solubility and gel properties. Sodium alginate is a kind of multifunctional natural polysaccharide, which has a wide application prospect, especially in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic fields. Sodium alginate is widely recognized and used because of its safety and effectiveness.

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Sodium Alginate

Product Name	Sodium Alginate
Appearance	White powder
Active Ingredient	Sodium Alginate
Specification	99%
Test Method	HPLC
CAS NO.	7214-08-6
Function	Health Care
Free Sample	Available
COA	Available
Shelf life	24 Months

Product Benefits

The functions of sodium alginate include:

1. Thickening agent: Sodium alginate is commonly used as a thickening agent in food and beverages, which can improve the texture and taste of products.

2. Stabilizer: In dairy products, juices and sauces, sodium alginate can help stabilize the suspension and prevent ingredient separation.

3. Gel agent: Sodium alginate can form a gel under specific conditions, which is widely used in food processing and pharmaceutical industry.

4. Intestinal health: Sodium alginate has good adhesion and can help improve intestinal health and promote digestion.

5. Controlled release agent: In pharmaceutical preparations, sodium alginate can be used to control the drug release rate and improve the bioavailability of drugs.

Application

Applications of sodium alginate include:

1. Food industry: Sodium alginate is widely used in food processing, such as ice cream, jelly, salad dressing, condiments, etc., as a thickening agent and stabilizer.

2. Pharmaceutical industry: In pharmaceutical preparations, sodium alginate is used to prepare sustained-release drugs and gels to improve the release characteristics of drugs.

3. Cosmetics: Sodium alginate is used as a thickener and stabilizer in cosmetics to improve the texture and use experience of products.

4. Biomedicine: Sodium alginate also has applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery systems, where it has received attention due to its biocompatibility and degradability.