Sodium alginate is derived from natural seaweed and is a safe and biodegradable polysaccharide. It has excellent water solubility and can quickly gel upon contact with metal ions such as calcium, forming a stable colloid. It also possesses good thickening, emulsifying and film-forming properties.
In the food industry, it can be used as a thickener and stabilizer to enhance the taste and shelf life of products. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is an ideal drug carrier, helping with sustained-release drug administration. It is also widely used in cosmetics, dyeing and other fields, providing support for the improvement of product performance.
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