Tica-Algin® Alginate is a gel-forming gum extracted from brown seaweed of the species Lessonia nigrescens and L. flavicans. It forms irreversible gels with calcium ions. Grades vary in calcium reactivity and gel strength.
Features
- Provides gelling for desserts and dairy products
- Prevents bakery icings from sticking to packaging
- Improves cooking yield and texture in meat systems
- Controls syneresis in cheese
- Forms films for adhesives and coatings
- Suspends particles
Products
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ProductApplicationUsage LevelFeatures
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Bakery, Pie Fillings, Fruit Toppings0.30-0.60%Prevents boil-out by forming heat irreversible soft gels in the presence of calcium
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Confections, Aerated0.65-0.80%Forms a gel when calcium is present to stabilize aerated fillings
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