SKU
MSK-1183
MSK Sodium Alginate
Description
Sodium Alginate, an extract of seaweed, is commonly used with calcium to create colourful and flavourful translucent spheres from liquids. It is a versatile gelling agent that, when cold, requires strong agitation to dissolve effectively. Sodium Alginate can produce a range of gel textures, from soft to firm, and is suitable for creating ambient or heat-resistant gels. Additionally, it can be used to produce foams or as a thickening agent in various culinary applications.
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Suitable for vegans
Product Details
| SKU | MSK-1183 |
| Description | Sodium Alginate, an extract of seaweed, is commonly used with calcium to create colourful and flavourful translucent spheres from liquids. It is a versatile gelling agent that, when cold, requires strong agitation to dissolve effectively. Sodium Alginate can produce a range of gel textures, from soft to firm, and is suitable for creating ambient or heat-resistant gels. Additionally, it can be used to produce foams or as a thickening agent in various culinary applications. |
| Brand | Other |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Storage Instructions | Store in a cool, dry place. |
| Directions for use | Applications: Heat stable strong gels. Dessert gels. Structured Foods. Rate of hydration: Moderate Comments: Alginates react with calcium to form gels and is therefore used in spherification and reverse spherification. Gel Strength: Strong gels only in the presence of calcium. Colour: Yellowish-brown Solubility: Cold Ph Solubility: 4.5 - 8 Doseage Rates: 0.5% - 1.5% |
| About Producer | MSK is a business led by chefs, with chefs in its heart. They believe in great ingredients, in creativity, and in pushing constantly for the best flavours, textures and presentation. They want to help chefs deliver the WOW factor, over and over again, and they offer products designed to do just that. |
| Dietary & Lifestyle | Suitable for vegetarians, Suitable for vegans |
| Energy (Kcal) | 130 |
| Energy (KJ) | 500 |
| Salt | 23.5 |
| Ingredients | brown seaweed extract (E401) |
| Size | 200g |
| Pack Size | 1 |
| Product Characteristics | Suitable for vegetarians, Suitable for vegans |
| Brands | MSK Specialist Ingredients |
Each 100g portion contains:
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Energy
500KJ
130Kcal
- Fat 0g < 1%
- Sat Fat 0g < 1%
- Carbs 0g
- Sugars 0g < 1%
- Salts 23.5g 392%
- Fibre 0g
- Protein 0g
of your reference intake.
Typical values per 100g : Energy 5kJ 1kcal
Red = does contain | Amber = may contain | Grey = does not contain
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Suitable for vegans
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