Algin

Other names: Sodium alginate, Sodium alginate, Calcium alginate

Algin is a natural polysaccharide that is extracted from brown algae. Most often we find this product under the name sodium alginate, but it is also known as Sodium alginate or Calcium alginate. Algin is one of the most widely used substances in the world of food, pharmaceutical or cosmetic industry, but it is also used as a component of dietary supplements. It has been shown to have an excellent ability to dissolve in liquids and form gel-like structures, a property on which many of its applications depend.

In the food industry, sodium alginate is often used as a stabilizer or thickener in various foods and beverages. For example, it can be found in ice creams, yoghurts, instant puddings, whipped cream, soups, preserves, but also in wine or beer, where it helps to regulate consistency and prevent foaming. Its ability to form a gel is also used in the production of caviar or fruit juice balls. In the cosmetics industry, sodium alginate is used in face masks, creams, shampoos or toothpastes for its moisturizing and firming effects. In the pharmaceutical sector, it is an important component in the formulation of capsules with drugs that are released gradually or used as a wound filler to promote healing.