What is sodium alginate?

Sodium Alginate is the sodium salt form of alginic acid and gum mainly extracted from the cell walls of brown algae, with chelating activity.

What is sodium alginate used for?

Applications of sodium alginate

In the food industry, alginate is used as a thickening agent, gelling agent, emulsifier, stabilizer, texture-improver. Nowadays, alginate is added to numerous kinds of food, such as ice cream, jelly, acid milk drinks, dressings, instant noodles, beer,

Is sodium alginate harmful to humans?

Sodium alginate is a high‐molecular‐weight polymer naturally occurring in brown algae. The use of sodium alginate in animal nutrition is considered safe for the consumers and the environment.

Can we eat sodium alginate?

The study therefore indicates that the ingestion of sodium alginate at a high level for 23 days caused no effects other than those normally associated with a polysaccharide bulking agent; in particular, the enzymatic and other sensitive indicators of adverse toxicological effects remained unchanged.

What is sodium alginate side effects?

Common side effects of CALCIUM CARBONATE+SODIUM ALGINATE+SODIUM BICARBONATE include flatulence, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor’s advice.

Is sodium alginate good for your health?

Is sodium alginate safe? Yes, sodium alginate is perfectly safe to consume (even in relatively high amounts). However, the amount needed to serve as an emulsifier is very low. Meaning: it’s safe to consume much more than you’ll actually ever consume.

Where to buy sodium alginate in Namibia?

It is available at Dis-chem Dunes Mall, Dis-Chem WernHill as Dis-chem Parmacy in Namibia