CALCIUM ALGINATE

CHARECTERISTICS

• It is present in the form of white or cream powder and  also in granulated form.

TASTE

• No taste and odor

SOLUBILITY

• It is insoluble in water
• Soluble in acids and alkaline solution

EFFECTS

• Non Toxic

GRADES

• F-C-C grade

PRECAUTIONS

• It can catch fire but the fire extinguish on its own

USES

• It is used in pharmaceutical industry, food products, bakery and cheese products
• It is also used to thicken the ice cream and to pack the fruits in boxes