Sodium Alginate is a natural polysaccharide derived from seaweed that forms a gel-like substance
when combined with calcium ions. It is commonly used in non-consumable applications such as
textile printing, paper production, and pharmaceutical formulations as a thickening, stabilizing, and
gelling agent. Its applications include textile printing pastes, paper coatings. Â Sodium Alginate, E401,
is the main form of alginates used in food that can function as a thickener, stabilizer and gelling
agent. This ingredient is commonly used to produce heat-stable gels and to impart viscosity in food.