Potassium Alginate

Name:
Potassium Alginate
Detailed information:
Hydrophilic colloid having a molecular weight of 32,000–250,000.

Chemistry name:	potassium polymannuronate
M Formula:	(C6H7O6K)n
Properties:
Occurs in filamentous, grainy, granular, and powdered forms. It is colorless or slightly yellow and may have a slight characteristic smell and taste. Slowly soluble in water, forming a viscous solution; insoluble in alcohol.
Grade:
Technical, FCC.
Use:
Thickening agent and stabilizer in dairy products, canned fruits, and sausage casings; emulsifier.

See Alginic Acid.