Gumix Alginates / Alginic Acid
Gumix Alginates / Alginic Acid is a polysaccharide found in brown seaweeds, Phaeophyceae. Of those brown seaweeds, it is the kelp Macrocystis pyrifera that is primarily used in manufacture of Algin. This specie is found mainly in North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa, and grows in calm waters and in large, dense beds. Other seaweeds used in manufacture of Algin are Ascophyllum nodosum and Laminaria and Ecklonia.
Product families
Applications
- Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Confectionery
- Dairy
- Desserts & Fruit Preparations
- Savory & Culinary
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families
- Binders & Disintegrants
- Emulsifiers
- Gums & Hydrocolloids
- Stabilizers
- Starches & Thickeners
- Texturizers
Other characteristics
- Functions
Binder, Emulsifier, Gelling Agent, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Name
- Alginates
- Usage
The uses of Alginates depend on their effective stabilizing, thickening, emulsifying, film forming, water-holding, and gelling properties.
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Features
The Algin in the kelp cell wall is a mixed salt (magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium) of alginic acid. Pure alginates dissolve in distilled water and form smooth solutions. Alginates are compatible with other plant hydrocolloids as well as carbohydrates and proteins.
- Ingredient
- Alginates
- Availability
There are several grades of sodium, potassium, calcium, ammonium, propylene glycol alginates, and alginic acid available.
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Food Additive Number
- E 401, INS 401
- Food Ingredients Features
- Film Forming
- Good Binding
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Binder
- Emulsifier
- Gelling Agent
- Stabilizer
- Viscosity Modifier
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Filling Applications
- Frozen Desserts
- Frozen Fruits
- Meringue
- Nutraceuticals
- Salad Dressing
- Sauces
- Whipping Cream
