Sodium alginate is a polysaccharide extracted from natural brown algae and belongs to the category of natural water-soluble colloids. Its main components are a linear copolymer of β-D-mannuronic acid (M) and α-L-guluronic acid (G). Due to its excellent thickening, stability, and gelling properties, it is widely used in various fields such as food, medicine, daily chemicals, and industry.
| Brand | Nourisi ® | Packaging | 25KG/BAG |
| E No. | E401 | MOQ | 1MT |
| CAS No. | 9005-38-3 | Certification | ISO, KOSHER, HALAL |
| EINECS: | 618-415-6 |
Sodium alginate is a polysaccharide extracted from natural brown algae and belongs to the category of natural water-soluble colloids. Its main components are a linear copolymer of β-D-mannuronic acid (M) and α-L-guluronic acid (G). Due to its excellent thickening, stability, and gelling properties, it is widely used in various fields such as food, medicine, daily chemicals, and industry.
Extracted from natural seaweed, safe and environmentally friendly, in line with global application trends.
Combines multiple functions including thickening, stabilizing, and gelling, offering versatility in one formulation.
Unique cold-gel properties, suitable for the development of high-end recombinant foods.
Widely applicable to food, pharmaceutical, daily chemical, and industrial fields, with mature market applications.
| Items | Characteristics for Sodium Alginate |
|---|---|
| E No. | E401 |
| CAS No. | 9005-38-3 |
| Aspect, Flavor | White to yellow-brown, filamentous, granular or powder |
| Content | 90.8~106.0% |
| Water insoluble matter | Not more than 2% |
| Viscosity | Conforms to request |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 15% |
| pH | 6.0-8.0 |
Dairy Products: Used in yogurt and ice cream to improve consistency and stability.
Beverages: Used as a suspending agent to prevent fruit pulp sedimentation.
Jelly and Gel Foods: Utilizes its cold gel properties to form structures.
Bionic Foods: Such as artificial caviar and reconstituted fruit pieces.
Baked Products: Improves dough water retention and extends shelf life.
Used in sustained-release formulations to control drug release rates.
Made medical dressings with good water absorption and biocompatibility.
Applications in dental impression materials.
Used in toothpaste, face masks, and skincare products as a thickener and stabilizer.
Provides good tactile feel and spreadability.
Textile Printing and Dyeing: Used as a printing paste to improve pattern clarity.
Paper Industry: Enhances paper strength and surface properties.
Oil Drilling: Used as a fluid conditioner to improve drilling fluid performance.
Excellent Thickening and Stabilizing Properties: Sodium alginate dissolves rapidly in water to form a high-viscosity solution with excellent rheological properties, effectively improving product texture and mouthfeel while enhancing system stability.
Unique Gel Properties: In the presence of calcium ions (Ca²⁺), sodium alginate can form a thermally irreversible gel (“cold gel”), a property widely used in reconstituted foods and biomimetic foods.
Good Film-Forming Properties: It can form uniform, transparent films with a certain strength, suitable for food coatings and medical dressings.
Excellent Emulsifying and Suspension Abilities: It effectively stabilizes emulsion systems and prevents solid particle sedimentation, improving product uniformity and appearance.
Natural, Safe, and Biodegradable: Derived from natural seaweed, it is non-toxic and harmless, meeting food and pharmaceutical standards, and possesses good biodegradability, aligning with environmental trends.
Nourisi® Carrageenan is in accordance with JECFA and China National Standard GB1886.169-2016.
However, we recommend that the user ensures that this product is in compliance with the local regulations in force, particularly in country where the product is to be consumed.
25kg kraft bag lined with a polyethylene bag, meanwhile, other packaging are available on request. Store away from heat and moisture.
Nourisi Group, as the leading manufacturer and supplier of Sodium Alginate for almost 21 years’ experience since 2006, committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and growing together with our customers globally.
Our R&D team brings deep expertise in food science, nutrition, biology, and chemistry, backed by collaborations with leading university research labs in China. This ensures our solutions are at the forefront of scientific advancement, tailored to meet your unique project needs.
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From nature to Nourisi ingredients is what we stand for, Nourisi’s products are manufactured by fermentation, a technology based on the ability of micro-organisms to transform renewable raw material into useful and healthy products.
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