Product Overview
Ammonium alginate is a water-soluble alginate salt used for viscosity control, emulsification, and system stabilization in complex formulations. It provides stable colloidal performance and controlled behavior under specific pH and solvent conditions.
Key Benefits
- Excellent solubility and easy dispersion
- Neutral odor and taste
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Grade | Food Grade |
| Content | 88.7% – 103.6% |
| Form | Fibrous or coarse powder |
| Solubility | Water-soluble |
| Customization | Available upon request |
Technical Positioning
| Property | Ammonium Alginate | Standard Sodium Alginate |
|---|---|---|
| Solubility Behavior | Water-soluble (controlled) | Highly water-soluble |
| Emulsification | Strong | Moderate |
| Viscosity Formation | Stable colloidal solution | High viscosity |
| pH Sensitivity | Insoluble < pH 3 | More tolerant |
| Application Focus | Food systems / emulsions | General thickening / gelling |
Typical Applications
- Food Applications
Sauces / dressings / canned foods / processed foods
- Industrial Applications
Water-based coatings / multi-phase systems / specialty binders
Quality & Compliance
- COA (Certificate of Analysis) provided for every batch
- Controlled alginate purity and ammonium content
- Strict limits on heavy metals and impurities
- Consistent viscosity and functional performance
- Full batch traceability
- ISO 9001 quality management system
Optional documentation: Technical Data Sheet (TDS) / Safety Data Sheet (SDS) / Custom specification sheets for specific applications
Customization Options
We offer flexible customization to meet specific application and processing requirements:
- Viscosity adjustment based on formulation needs and salt type
- Particle size / mesh size control for different processing systems
- Application-specific performance optimization, such as gel strength, solubility, or emulsification
- Custom packaging and private labeling support for brand-specific requirements
Packaging & Supply
- Standard packaging: 25kg bags (kraft paper with inner PE)
- Moisture-protected packaging to ensure product stability
- Flexible MOQ based on specifications
- Stable raw material sourcing for consistent supply
- Reliable lead time and global shipment support
FAQ
Q1: What industries typically use ammonium alginate?
It is widely used in food applications such as sauces, dressings, and canned foods, as well as in industrial systems like water-based coatings and multi-phase formulations.
Q2: How is ammonium alginate different from sodium alginate in practical use?
Ammonium alginate is better suited for systems requiring emulsification and controlled solubility, while sodium alginate is more commonly used for gelling and general thickening.
Q3: Is ammonium alginate stable under acidic conditions?
It is not suitable for strongly acidic systems (pH below 3), as its solubility is significantly reduced under these conditions.
Q4: Can I request specific viscosity or performance parameters?
Yes, viscosity and other functional properties can be customized based on your formulation and processing requirements.
Q5: What type of systems is ammonium alginate best suited for?
It performs best in water-based systems that require stable viscosity, emulsification, and uniform dispersion, especially where phase separation needs to be controlled.
Q6: What quality documents are available for evaluation?
We provide COA for each batch, along with TDS, SDS, and additional technical documentation upon request.
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