ALGINATE, SODIUM

Also known as: SODIUM ALGINATE, ALGIN GUM, ALGINIC ACID, SODIUM SALT

emulsifier

United States (FDA)

GRAS

Technical function: EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT,<br /> FIRMING AGENT,<br /> FLAVOR ENHANCER,<br /> FORMULATION AID,<br /> PROCESSING AID,<br /> STABILIZER OR THICKENER,<br /> SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT,<br /> TEXTURIZER

CAS Number: 9005-38-3

173.310; 184.1724; 133.178 , 133.179; 2015; 3

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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