- Ingredient Name:Alginates
- Functions:Suspending Agent, Thickener, Emulsifier, Stabilizer
- Physical Form:Solid, Powder
- Features:Smooth Texture
AEP Colloids Alginates are produced from the processing of brown seaweed, typically Macrocystis pyrefera. The Algin found in kelp is present as a mixed salt (sodium and/or potassium, calcium, magnesium) with alginic acid. Through processing, the water-insoluble alginic acid is extracted and various water-soluble alginates can be produced. Alginates offer many interesting properties allowing them to be used to thicken, suspend, stabilize, or emulsify.