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Is alginate vegan?

Alginate is a vegan food ingredient.

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So, what is alginate?

Alginate is a natural polysaccharide extracted from seaweed that has a wide range of applications in the food industry. As a food ingredient, it is used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in a variety of products such as ice cream, jelly, and yogurt. Alginate has the ability to form a gel when it comes in contact with calcium ions, making it an ideal choice for creating unique textures and shapes in food. It is also commonly used in molecular gastronomy to create spherification, a technique that turns liquids into spherical shapes. With its versatility and natural origin, alginate is a popular choice among food manufacturers seeking to create innovative and sustainable products.

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