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Sodium Alginate

What is Sodium Alginate?

Sodium alginate is the sodium salt of alginic acid Sodium alginate is used as a food additive, especially in the production of gel-like foods. [1]



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Products containing Sodium Alginate


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Natural or Artificial?

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References
  1. Sodium Alginate - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Algin Sodium Citrate
Sodium Calcium Alginate

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Revision History

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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