Alginic Acid
 

Detailed description
 

Alginic acid, a polysaccharide extracted from kelp-like Phaeophyceae, formed by ɑ-L-Mannuronic acid(M section) and ß-D-Guluronic acid (G section) connected through 1,4-glucosidic bond. the acid is instability state and can react with positive metal ion to form alginate series production.
Molecular formula: (C6H8O6)n

Product Features
White or light yellow powder, insoluble in water, odorless and almost tasteless.

Applications

Food industry: Act as the food addictive and for health care food.