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(105o�BC, 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

Sodium Alginate is the white crystal whose appearance and smell are similar to sugar. In the food industry, Sodium Alginate has the functions of stabilization, hydration, thickening and emulsification. In the pharmaceutical industry, it can be used as dental impression material, ointment, tablets and their preparation, and hemostat. In agriculture, Sodium Alginate can be used as seed treatment, insecticides and anti-viral materials. It also can be used in resin coating, rubber cream agent, water treatment and so on. As a leading food additives and food ingredients supplier in China, we can provide you with high quality Sodium Alginate.

Alginate absorbs water quickly, which makes it useful as an additive in dehydrated products such as slimming aids, and in the manufacture of paper and textiles. It is also used for waterproofing and fireproofing fabrics, as a gelling agent, and for thickening drinks, ice cream and cosmetics.

Alginate is used in various pharmaceutical preparations such as Gaviscon, Bisodol, and Asilone. Alginate is used extensively as an impression-making material in dentistry, prosthetics, lifecasting and occasionally for creating positives for small-scale casting. It is also used in the food industry, for thickening soups and jellies.

Calcium alginate is used in different types of medical products, including burn dressings that promote healing and can be removed with less pain than conventional dressings.

Also, due to alginate's biocompatibility and simple gelation with divalent cations such as Ca2+, it is widely used for cell immobilization and encapsulation.

Alginic acid (alginato) is also used in culinary arts, most notably in the Sphereification techniques of Ferran Adrià.

Due to its ability to absorb water quickly, alginate can be changed through a lyophilization process to a new structure that has the ability to expand. It is used in the weight loss industry as an appetite suppressant.

In March, 2010 researchers at Newcastle University announced that dietary alginates can reduce human fat uptake by more than 75%.

1, What kinds of certificates can you offer?

Foodchem is an ISO2008 9001 certified company, as for Sodium Alginate, we can offer HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates, ect.

2, Is Foodchem a manufacturer or just a trading company?

Foodchem is both manufacturer and trading company, we are Sodium Alginate distributor, at the same time, we are manufacturer of other products.

3, What is the Min Order Quantity of Sodium Alginate?

Different products have different MOQ, for Sodium Alginate, the MOQ is 500kg.

4, What is the price of Sodium Alginate?

Foodchem is a famous supplier and manufacturer of Sodium Alginate in China, and has been corporate with many Sodium Alginate suppliers for several years, we can provide you with cost-effective Sodium Alginate.

5, How long shall we wait for your reply?

We can guarantee to reply your inquiries of Sodium Alginate in less than 24 hours in working days.

6, What kinds of transportation types can you provide?

Our main transportation methods include air transportation, land transportation and water transportation.

7, What kinds of payment terms can you accept?

The most commonly used payment terms are T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A, etc.

8, How long will I receive my good?

Foodchem has its own EDC warehouse in Shanghai, when your purchase order has been confirmed, inventory products will deliver within 1 week, other products delivery in 2 weeks.