Food Additives

Sodium alginate is mainly composed of the sodium salt of alginic acid. It is a kind of polysaccharide biopolymer. It has a wide range of sources, non-toxic, easy to degrade, and easy to be biocompatible. Therefore, it is used in medicine, food, packaging, Various industries such as the textile industry and biological materials have great application value.

Attribute	Details
Chemical Name	Sodium Alginate
CAS Number	Varies (multiple CAS numbers may exist for different forms or grades)
Formula	(C6H7NaO6)x (variable polymer)
Molecular Weight	Varies (dependent on polymerization degree)
Appearance	White to light yellow powder or granular
Solubility	Soluble in water, forming a viscous solution
Applications	Used as a stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food, dairy products, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics
Functional Properties	Forms gels with divalent cations like calcium, enhances texture, prevents ice crystal formation
pH Range	Generally neutral (pH 7), but can be adjusted
Storage Conditions	Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials
Safety Information	Generally recognized as safe for intended uses; follow safety data sheet (SDS) guidelines for handling.

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