Calcium alginate

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Calcium salt is the calcium salt of alginic acid. It is extracted from brown algae using alkaline alkaline solutions and is not soluble in water.

Field of application/use
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Food additive (E 404)

Gelling agent

Coating agents

Thickener

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Incoming links (2)

Alginates; Food additives (overview);

Outgoing links (2)

Alginic acid; Food additives, gelling agents (e-numbers 400 - 425);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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