Synonym(s)
alginic acid; alginic acid (INCI); CAS No 9005-32-7
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Alginic acid is a white substance that occurs mainly in algae (especially brown algae) and is insoluble in water and soluble in aqueous solutions. Similar to pectins, the substance consists of a chain of glycosidically linked mannuronic and guluronic acid. The salts of alginic acid are called alginates.
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Food additive (E 400)
Emulsifier
gelling, coating and thickening agents (alginic acid can absorb up to 300 times its weight in water)
Other medical uses see below alginates
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer