Sodium Alginate

Description
Sodium Alginate occurs as a white to yellow-brown, fibrous or granular powder. It is the sodium salt of alginic acid. It dissolves in water to form a viscous, colloidal solution. It is insoluble in alcohol and in hydroalcoholic solutions in which the alcohol content is greater than about 30% by weight. It is insoluble in chloroform, in ether, and in acids having a pH lower than about 3.

Applications
Sodium alginate dissolves in hot and cold water to form a viscous colloidal solution. It is a hydrophilic gel with very strong hydration ability. Sodium alginate has low calorific value, non-toxicity, easy expansion, high flexibility, good thickening, stability, gelation, foam stability, anti-aging of products, promoting aggregation and so on. Adding to all kinds of noodles can significantly increase the viscosity and anti-brittleness of the food. It can make the product have strong gluten, good toughness, fine taste, and chewy; it can also be used in candy, cold food and so o