Specification of sodium alginate pure
Sodium
Alginate is an extract of seaweed, used by molecular chefs for the
spherification process. It forms a gel in the presence of calcium ions. Sodium
Alginate is a gelling agent that dilutes when cold with strong agitation. It
can be used to create soft, firm, ambient and heat-resistant gels and to
produce foams. Sodium Alginate is also commonly used as a thickener, emulsifier
and texture improver.
- Use in spherification and reverse spherification
- Improves texture
- Can be used to thicken solutions and liquids
- Create soft or firm heat resistant gels