Sodium Alginate CAS. No. 9005-38-3 Alginic Acid
Product Description
Sodium alginate, mainly composed of sodium salts of alginate, is a mixture of glucuronic acid. It is a gum extracted from brown seaweed such as kelp. It can improve the properties and structure of food, and its functions include coagulation, thickening, emulsification, suspension, stability, and prevention of food drying when added to food. It is an excellent additive.
COA
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TEST RESULT |
| Assay | 99% Sodium Alginate Powder | Conforms |
| Color | White Powder | Conforms |
| Odor | No special smell | Conforms |
| Particle size | 100% pass 80mesh | Conforms |
| Loss on drying | ≤5.0% | 2.35% |
| Residue | ≤1.0% | Conforms |
| Heavy metal | ≤10.0ppm | 7ppm |
| As | ≤2.0ppm | Conforms |
| Pb | ≤2.0ppm | Conforms |
| Pesticide residue | Negative | Negative |
| Total plate count | ≤100cfu/g | Conforms |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤100cfu/g | Conforms |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |
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Conclusion |
Conform with Specification |
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Storage |
Stored in Cool & Dry Place, Keep Away From Strong Light And Heat |
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Shelf life |
2 years when properly stored |
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Funtion
1.Stabilizer
Replacing starch and carrageenan, sodium alginate can be used in beverage, dairy products, iced products.
2. Thickener and emulsion
As food additive, sodium alginate mainly used in sala flavoring, pudding jam, tomato ketchup and the canned products.
3. Hydration
Sodium alginate can make noodle, vermicelli and rice noodle more cohesiveness.
4. Gelling property
With this character, sodium alginate can be make into kinds of gel product. It also can be used as a cover for fruit, meat andseaweed products away from air and keep them stored longer.
Application
Sodium alginate powder is widely used in various fields, mainly including food industry, pharmaceutical field, agriculture, skin care and beauty and environmental protection materials.
1. In the food industry, sodium alginate powder is mainly used as a thickener, stabilizer and colloidal protective agent. It can increase the viscosity of food and improve the texture and taste of food. For example, in juices, milkshakes, ice cream and other drinks, sodium alginate can add silky taste; In jelly, pudding and other desserts, you can make them more Q-bounce. In addition, sodium alginate can also be used in the production of bread, cakes, noodles and other pasta foods to increase the extensibility, toughness and elasticity of food, improve storage and taste .
2. In the field of medicine, sodium alginate powder is used as a carrier and stabilizer of drugs to help drugs work better. It has good biocompatibility and degradability, and can be used to make medical devices such as artificial bones and teeth .
3. In agriculture, sodium alginate powder is used as a soil conditioner and plant growth regulator to promote crop growth and increase yields. It can also help plants resist pests and diseases and improve crop stress resistance .
4. In terms of skin care and beauty, sodium alginate is rich in minerals and trace elements, which can deeply nourish the skin and make the skin more hydrated and shiny. Therefore, it is widely used in various skin care products .
5. In terms of environmental protection materials, sodium alginate is a degradable environmental protection material, which can be used to manufacture bioplastics, paper, etc., to reduce environmental pollution .
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