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2025-05-12

What is the usage ratio of sodium alginate as a thickener?

Sodium alginate, as a thickener, has different usage ratios depending on the type of food. Below are some general usage ratios in common foods:

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2025-05-02

What is the market outlook for alginate?

The alginate market has broad prospects and is expected to show strong growth in the future, driven by increasing demand in multiple sectors.

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2025-04-22

Applications and usage of sodium alginate in various foods

Sodium alginate is a white to light brownish-yellow powder; it is almost odorless and tasteless. It is mainly composed of sodium salts of alginic acid, a polysaccharide biopolymer. It has many characteristics such as wide sources, non-toxicity, easy degradation, and good biocompatibility.

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Wonderful food additives? Physicochemical properties and detailed explanation of sodium alginate

Sodium alginate (also known as AGS), hailed as a "miraculous food additive" in the United States and a "longevity food" in Japan, is a naturally occurring linear polysaccharide. It is biodegradable, biocompatible, and safe for the body, providing strength and flexibility to tissues. Its gelling, adhesive, stabilizing properties, and water retention capabilities allow for industrial applications, leading to its widespread use in the chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, and food industries.

2025/04

Is sodium alginate harmful to the human body?

Sodium alginate is a commonly used food additive. Whether it is harmful to the human body needs to be judged on a case-by-case basis. If consumed in moderation, it is usually not harmful to the body; however, if consumed excessively, it may be harmful.

2025/04

Is calcium alginate safe as a food additive?

Calcium alginate is safe as a food additive and has been approved for use in the food industry by multiple countries and international organizations. Here is some evidence of its safety:

2025/04

Which groups of people may have lower tolerance to calcium alginate?

Individuals with allergies: Some people with allergies may be allergic to the seaweed components in calcium alginate or certain substances used in its production.

2025/03

Intercontinental Algae attends the 27th China International Food Additives and Ingredients Exhibition in 2024

From November 8th to 10th, 2020, the 20th China International Dye Industry and Organic Pigments & Textile Chemicals Exhibition was held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. Intercontinental Seaweed participated in this exhibition and attracted much attention from many exhibitors.

2020/11

Intercontinental Algae participated in the 20th China International Dye Industry and Organic Pigments, Textile Chemicals Exhibition

2020/11

Warmly celebrate the successful completion of our company's 2018 FIC!

The 22nd China International Food Additives and Ingredients Exhibition and the 28th National Food Additives Production and Application Technology Exhibition concluded successfully on March 24, 2018.

2018/03