Alginate Acid

Alginate acid, commonly referred to simply as alginate, is a natural substance derived from the cell walls of brown seaweeds. It’s widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology due to its thickening and gelling properties. In food, alginate can be found in products like ice cream and salad dressings, providing texture. In medicine, it is used in wound dressings and as a food thickener for people with swallowing difficulties. Its ability to form gels makes it valuable for creating controlled-release drug formulations and stabilizing emulsions, thereby enhancing both culinary and medical applications.