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Sodium Alginate

Sold by meron · Manufacturer, Brand Owner · Kochi, Kerala, India

Price
₹ 26.13 /Centimetre
In stock
Inclusive of all taxes
Minimum order: 1 Centimetre

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MOQ
1 Centimetre
Lead time
On request
Packaging
Standard export packaging
Shelf life / longevity
As per product specification
HSN Code
330610
Origin
India
Port of dispatch
On request
Export markets served
Australia flag AU Bangladesh flag BD Belgium flag BE Chile flag CL Egypt flag EG +18 others
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meron is a Manufacturer, Brand Owner based in Kochi Kerala India.

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Manufacturer, Brand Owner · Kochi, Kerala, India

For over four decades, Marine Hydrocolloids has pioneered in the manufacturing and export of diverse hydrocolloids such as Agar Agar, Spreadable Agar Agar - Wondergel, Agarose, Sealife, Carrageenan and Sodium Alginate. Evolving with the times, we expanded into value-added products like Stabilizers for ice cream - Crèmedelite, Cold glaze stabilizer -Glazemate, Flavoured milk, Milkshake, Suspension drinks, Meat and plant-based meat applications. Additionally, we also offer a range of high-quality gums including Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum / Modified Guar Gum, Gellan Gum, Konjac, Curdlan Gum, Tara Gum, CMC, Modified Starch and Pectin maintaining their stronghold as the market leader. The company, supported by a specialized research and development division and a state-of-the-art pilot plant, innovates and optimizes its processes to guarantee superior goods and industry-best efficiency. We are currently exporting to over 50 countries worldwide and supplying to various industries in the food, pharma, biotechnology, cosmetics and nutraceutical sectors. Marine Hydrocolloids’ 40-year legacy has endowed them with the expertise to adapt to evolving consumer demands and consistently deliver above the expectations set by their customers.

Registered address: Kochi, India. Industry: Food & Beverage > Flavours, Additives & Ingredients.

Established
1982
Employees
101–300
GST
32AAEFM5740K1ZB
IEC code
1097000745
Export markets
Australia flag AU Bangladesh flag BD Belgium flag BE Chile flag CL Egypt flag EG +18 others
GlobalLinker Member Since
Feb 2022
Turnover
On request
Incorporation Type
On request
Product details

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Overview

Sodium Alginate is also called Alginic acid and it has a variety of uses in the food, pharmaceutical and textile printing industries. It is also used in the making of dental impression material as its means of gelling. Sodium Alginate is safe as an ingredient in manufactured foods. It is a polysaccharide distributed widely in the cell walls of brown algae, where through binding with water it forms a viscous gum. 

Product Description

Sodium Alginate is also called Algimic acid and it has a variety of uses in the food, pharmaceutical and textile printing industries. It is also used in the making of dental impression material as its means of gelling. Sodium Alginate is safe as an ingredient in manufactured foods. It is a polysaccharide distributed widely in the cell walls of brown algae, where through binding with water it forms a viscous gum. It is also a significant component of the biofilms produced by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the major pathogen in cystic fibrosis, that confer it a high resistance to antibiotics and killing by macrophages. It is a white or yellowish powder, is almost tasteless and odorless and is extracted from the cell wall of brown algae, where through binding with water forms a viscous gum and is used 2 increase viscosity and also as an emulsifier.

Description provided by meron.

Specifications

Chemical Name Sodium Alginate
Alternate Name Alginic acid
Solubility Viscous solution when mixed with water.
Molecular Formula C6H7NaO6
Functions Thickening agent, gelling agent, emulsifier.
Source Brown algae.

Use cases

Category agriculture > agro-intermediates and extracts
Primary application Wholesale, distribution, and international sourcing
Brand meron
Product type Product

Logistics & handling

Lead time On request
Packaging As per buyer requirement
Storage condition As recommended by supplier
Origin India
Form As listed by supplier

Commercials (this seller)

Minimum order 1 Centimetre
Lead time On request
Payment terms As per negotiated commercial agreement.
Buyer questions

Frequently asked by buyers

Common questions B2B buyers ask before sourcing Sodium Alginate. Answers compiled from verified sellers' commercial terms and platform data.

Q: What industries use Sodium Alginate?
A: Sodium Alginate is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and textile printing industries, as well as in dental applications.
Q: Is Sodium Alginate safe for food products?
A: Yes, Sodium Alginate is considered a safe ingredient in manufactured foods.
Q: What are the primary functions of Sodium Alginate?
A: Sodium Alginate primarily serves as a thickening agent, gelling agent, and emulsifier.
Q: What is the physical state of Sodium Alginate?
A: Sodium Alginate is available in a white or yellowish powder form.
Q: How does Sodium Alginate interact with water?
A: When Sodium Alginate binds with water, it forms a viscous gum.
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