What is Alginic acid？

Alginic acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide that is extracted from brown seaweed. It is commonly used as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products. Alginic acid forms gels with calcium ions and has unique properties that make it useful in various applications, such as slow-release fertilizers and wound dressings.

How to made Alginic acid？

Alginic acid is typically extracted from brown seaweed and produced through a process of drying, milling, and extracting the alginate from the seaweed with aqueous or alkaline solution. The extracted solution is then processed to purify and concentrate the alginic acid.

The appearance of Alginic acid？

Alginic acid is a white to yellowish-brown powder that is odorless and tasteless.

The active ingredient of Alginic acid？

Alginic acid is the active ingredient of alginates, which are polysaccharides extracted from brown seaweed. The acid is composed of repeating units of β-D-mannuronic acid and α-L-guluronic acid.

By Lin From Chinese Natural Plant Extracts  l Herb Extracts l Cosmetic Ingredients l Food Ingredients l Fruit & Vegetable Powder l Nutritional Supplements Manufacturer Shanghai Plant Biotechnology Co., Ltd