Ammonium Alginate

Chemical Properties

Filamentous, grainy, granular or pow- der, colorless or slightly yellow, may have a slight characteristic smell and taste. Slowly soluble in water forming a viscous solution. Insoluble in alcohol.

Chemical Properties

Ammonium alginate occurs as white to yellowish brown filamentous, grainy, granular, or powdered forms.

Uses

Ammonium Alginate is a gum that is the ammonium salt of alginic acid. it is cold water soluble and forms viscous solutions. it func- tions as a stabilizer and thickener and its uses include bakery fill- ings, gravies, and toppings.

Pharmaceutical Applications

Ammonium alginate is widely used in foods as a stabilizer, thickener and emulsifier. It is also used in pharmaceutical preparations as a color-diluent, emulsifier, film-former, and humectant.