| Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | white or yellowish granular or powder |
| Viscosity (1% solution) | 300 - 500 mpa.s |
| Assay(on dry basis) | 98.0% min |
| Loss on drying(105oC, 2hr) | 15% max |
| PH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Heavy metals(as Pb) | 0.004% max |
| Lead(Pb) | 0.001% max |
| Arsenic(As) | 0.0003% max |
| Ash | 18 - 24% |
| Particle size | 40 mesh: 100% pass |
| Total plate count | 2000/g max |
| Yeasts and moulds | 100/g max |
| Pathogens germs | absence |
| S. aureus | Negative |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Negative |
| Salmonella sp. | Negative |
| C. perfringens | Negative |
Available Grade of Sodium Alginate
Food Grade: Sodium Alginate is widely used as thickener and texture stabilizer in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Sodium Alginate is available as fine powder(>98% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Sodium Alginate we provide has been strictly tested under HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Sodium Alginate should be Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Sodium Alginate should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Sodium Alginate
Sodium Alginate is a calcium salt of Alginic acid widely used as thickener in food and beverage industries. As a thickener, Sodium Alginate can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Sodium Alginate?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Sodium Alginate. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Sodium Alginate.
3. Do you have Sodium Alginate in Stock?
Yes, we have Sodium Alginate in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Sodium Alginate ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Sodium Alginate ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Sodium Alginate ?
The price of Sodium Alginate changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Sodium Alginate, Foodchem can provide Sodium Alginate at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Sodium Alginate are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Sodium Alginate?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Sodium Alginate will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Sodium Alginate supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream brown algae are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Sodium Alginate manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Sodium Alginate will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Sodium Alginate is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide stronger texture to salad dressing and fast food.
Sodium Alginate is the sodium salt of Alginic acid. As a plant derived ingredients, Alginates, including Sodium Alginate, calcium Alginate and Propylene Glycol Alginate, are general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Sodium Alginate is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Sodium Alginate is the sodium salt of Alginic acid. As a plant derived ingredients, Sodium Alginate is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Sodium Alginate is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Sodium Alginate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No significant side effects reported.
