Sodium Alginate
Alginate is one of the most versatile biopolymers found in nature extracted from the cell walls of brown seaweed and commonly used in the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
Sodium alginate gels in the presence of calcium. It is used for direct spherification, mixed with the desired process, and for inverse spherification, mixed in a water bath.
Ingredients: Sodium alginate 100% (E-401).
Dosage: Depending on application. General dosage: 5 to 8 gr/L.
Storage: Keep in a dry cool place.
Best before date: 12 months from manufacturing date in the original packaging.
Other languages
Inhaltsstoffe: Natriumalginat (E-401).
Empfohlene Dosierung: Quantum satis.
Lagerung: An einem kühlen, trockenen Ort aufbewahren.
Ingrédients: Alginate de sodium (E-401).
Dose recommandée: Quantum satis.
Stockage: Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec.
Ingredienti: Alginato di sodio (E-401).
Dosaggio raccomandato: Quantum satis.
Conservazione: Conservare in luogo fresco e asciutto.
How to use Bindly Sodium Alginate?
Sodium alginate is widely used for spherification techniques. Spherification is a gelification technique that allows encapsulating liquid contents inside a fine gel simulating caviar or other shapes. See applications for guidelines.
Expected use and applications
- Direct spherification