Ingredient

Alginate Blend

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Alginate blends are used as thickening, gelling, and stabilizing agents in food products. They …

What it is

An alginate blend is a mixture of alginic acid and its salts, such as sodium alginate and potassium alginate. These compounds are derived from brown seaweed (algae) through a process of extraction and purification. They are naturally occurring polysaccharides that form a gel in the presence of calcium ions.

Why it's used

Alginate blends are used as thickening, gelling, and stabilizing agents in food products. They help improve texture and prevent ingredients from separating. Manufacturers add them to items like cakes, cupcakes, snack cakes, candy, and cereal bars to achieve desired consistency and mouthfeel.

Health notes

Alginate blends are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are indigestible dietary fibers and are not associated with significant health concerns at typical consumption levels. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated alginates and found them to be safe for consumption without setting specific numerical limits.

Allergen info

Alginate blends are derived from seaweed and are not among the nine FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Alginate Blend

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THE ORIGINAL CAKERIE LTD. Shortcake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 312kcal 3.9Protein 16.9Fat 36.4Carbs Kellogg Company US Kellogg Special K Cereal Bars Red Velvet 5.28Oz Cereal/Muesli Bars 404kcal 4.7Protein 8.7Fat 77.9Carbs Kellogg Special K Cereal Bars Cookies N' Creme 5.28Oz Kellogg Company US Kellogg Special K Cereal Bars Cookies N' Creme 5.28Oz Cereal/Muesli Bars 402kcal 3.9Protein 8.8Fat 78.1Carbs THE ORIGINAL CAKERIE Tuxedo Cake Pastel Elegancia Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 338kcal 3.9Protein 22.1Fat 33.8Carbs THE ORIGINAL CAKERIE Shortcake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 273kcal 2.6Protein 14.3Fat 29.9Carbs NOT A BRANDED ITEM Pumpkin Cream Latte Cake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 319kcal 4.2Protein 16.7Fat 30.6Carbs Byerly Foods International Lunds & Byerlys, Tiger Bar Cake, Triple Chocolate, Triple Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 400kcal 3.8Protein 25Fat 42.5Carbs Wilton Industries Inc. Edible Decorating Dough Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings 371kcal 0Protein 7.1Fat 77.1Carbs Wilton Industries Inc. Shape-N-Amaze Edible Decorating Dough Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings 371kcal 0Protein 7.1Fat 77.1Carbs Sarris Candies, Inc. Fruit & Nut Egg, Fruit & Nut Chocolate High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 393kcal 3.6Protein 16.1Fat 67.9Carbs The Kellogg Company Pumpkin Spice Flavored Pastry Crisps, Pumpkin Spice Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 400kcal 4Protein 8Fat 80Carbs The Kellogg Company Red Velvet Pastry Crisps, Red Velvet Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries 400kcal 4Protein 8Fat 76Carbs
Sugar (22 products) Corn Starch (22 products) Soy Lecithin (19 products) Sodium Alginate (16 products) Cellulose Gum (16 products) Water (16 products) Salt (16 products) Baking Soda (16 products) Monocalcium Phosphate (15 products) Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (15 products)

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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