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It is primarily used in making confections, frostings, gelatins, puddings, processed fruits and fruit juices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor low salt diets and sodium intake suppression, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBuy\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epotassium alginate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eat best price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is in more demand than sodium alginate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulking agent - A filler substance that increases food bulk without increasing available energy value significantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrier - A substance used to dissolve, dilute or disperse a food additive or nutrient without altering its function; typically to improve handling\/application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmulsifier - An agent that forms or preserves a mixture of substances normally incapable of being mixed eg. oil and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoaming agent - Facilitates the formation of foam in a liquid or solid food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGelling agent - Facilitates the formation of a gel to change food texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazing agent - A substances that gives food a shiny appearance or provides a protective coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumectant - A substance that helps prevent food from drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequestrant - A substance which controls the availability of a cation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabilizer - A substance that maintains the uniform dispersal of substances in a food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickener - A substance that increases the viscosity of a food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eit absorbs water quickly; it is capable of absorbing 200-300 times its own weight in water. Its color ranges from white to yellowish-brown. 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It is primarily used in making confections, frostings, gelatins, puddings, processed fruits and fruit juices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor low salt diets and sodium intake suppression, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBuy\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003epotassium alginate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eat best price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is in more demand than sodium alginate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulking agent - A filler substance that increases food bulk without increasing available energy value significantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarrier - A substance used to dissolve, dilute or disperse a food additive or nutrient without altering its function; typically to improve handling\/application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmulsifier - An agent that forms or preserves a mixture of substances normally incapable of being mixed eg. oil and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoaming agent - Facilitates the formation of foam in a liquid or solid food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGelling agent - Facilitates the formation of a gel to change food texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazing agent - A substances that gives food a shiny appearance or provides a protective coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumectant - A substance that helps prevent food from drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSequestrant - A substance which controls the availability of a cation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabilizer - A substance that maintains the uniform dispersal of substances in a food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickener - A substance that increases the viscosity of a food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eit absorbs water quickly; it is capable of absorbing 200-300 times its own weight in water. Its color ranges from white to yellowish-brown. It is sold in powdered form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is certified Kosher (Pareve) by OK Kosher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in 2-Oz \/ 8-Oz \/ 16-Oz Packages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}