Sodium alginate is a water-soluble polysaccharide colloid extracted from natural brown algae, belonging to important marine biopolymer materials. This product exhibits excellent thickening, stability, gelling, and film-forming properties, and is widely used in various fields such as food, medicine, textiles, daily chemicals, and industry.
| Brand | Nourisi ® | Packaging | 25KG/BAG |
| E No. | E401 | MOQ | 1MT |
| CAS No. | 9005-38-3 | Certification | ISO, KOSHER, HALAL |
| EINECS: | 618-415-6 |
Sodium alginate is a water-soluble polysaccharide colloid extracted from natural brown algae, belonging to important marine biopolymer materials. This product exhibits excellent thickening, stability, gelling, and film-forming properties, and is widely used in various fields such as food, medicine, textiles, daily chemicals, and industry.
Sodium alginate is natural, safe, and biodegradable, making it one of the important functional additives commonly used in modern food and industrial production.
Naturally sourced from premium seaweed for safe and sustainable applications.
Outstanding thickening and gelling performance to improve product texture and stability.
Excellent water retention and film-forming capabilities.
Versatile ingredient widely used in food, pharmaceutical and industrial fields.
| Items | Characteristics for Sodium Alginate |
|---|---|
| E No. | E401 |
| CAS No. | 9005-38-3 |
| Aspect, Flavor | White to yellow-brown, filamentous, granular or powder |
| Content | 90.8~106.0% |
| Water insoluble matter | Not more than 2% |
| Viscosity | conforms to request |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 15% |
| pH | 6.0-8.0 |
In the food industry, sodium alginate is mainly used as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent, widely applied in ice cream, jelly, beverages, dairy products, and biomimetic foods. It improves product texture, stabilizes structure, and extends shelf life.
Sodium alginate has good biocompatibility and can be used in pharmaceutical fields such as drug delivery carriers, medical dressings, and dental impression materials.
In textile printing and dyeing, sodium alginate is commonly used as a printing paste. It exhibits good rheological properties and washability, improving print clarity and color uniformity.
In daily chemical products, it is used as a thickener and stabilizer in toothpaste, facial masks, and other products. It also has wide applications in industries such as welding rods, battery materials, and papermaking.
Excellent thickening and stabilizing properties: Sodium alginate forms a high-viscosity solution in water, effectively improving system stability and texture.
Good gelling properties: It rapidly forms a stable gel in the presence of calcium ions, making it widely used in gel-based foods and industrial materials.
Good water retention and film-forming properties: It has excellent water retention capacity, forming a uniform film and improving product structural stability.
Natural origin, safe and environmentally friendly: Derived from natural seaweed, it is biodegradable and conforms to modern green environmental protection concepts.
Nourisi® Carrageenan is in accordance with JECFA and China National Standard GB1886.169-2016.
However, we recommend that the user ensures that this product is in compliance with the local regulations in force, particularly in country where the product is to be consumed.
25kg kraft bag lined with a polyethylene bag, meanwhile, other packaging are available on request. Store away from heat and moisture.
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