Sodium Alginate

Sodium Alginate (E401) is a cost-effective white-to-yellow polysaccharide obtained from the cell wall of brown algae. This natural water-soluble polymer is environmentally friendly and completely biodegradable. One of the most important properties of this substance is thickening, also this additive has gelling, texture-improving, binding, stabilizing, and emulsifying properties that are used in a wide range of industries. This additive can produce elastic gel without applying heat in containing Calcium or acidic environments; The gel created due to the presence of Sodium Alginate has a high thermal resistance, so the gel is stable even in products that are produced under a thermal process. This additive is used in sauces, fruit drinks, pudding, jam, jelly, canned products, meat, and frozen products, and dairy products such as milk, yogurt, cream, cheese, and ice cream as a stabilizing, emulsifier, thickener, gelling and acts as a texture-improving. Adding Sodium Alginate to bakery products can improve their quality, for example, using it in bread and cake, presents more swelling volume, softer texture, and longer shelf life. Also, this biopolymer is used in pet food.

Due to its gelling, thickening, emulsifying, and moisturizing properties, this substance is used in cosmetics and detergents such as lipsticks, lotions, facial cleansers, creams, etc. Since Sodium Alginate is known as a safe additive, there is no limit on its use, however, it is recommended to consult with experts when using it for a large amount and a long time, Contact us for more information.