algin
Algae-sourced thickener
Algin is a gelatinous substance extracted from brown seaweed, used as a thickening, stabilizing, or emulsifying agent in foods, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products.
You'll find it in ice cream, salad dressings, and cosmetics, where it provides smooth texture and prevents separation.
Also called alginic acid or alginate.
Transition to gel state
- thickenerSubstance adding viscosity
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- viscosityFluid's flow resistance
consistency · texturizer · agar · pectin · suspension · solidify · congeal · encapsulation
Chained sugar molecule
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- biopolymerNaturally produced macromolecule
- colloidStable dispersed mixture
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
macromolecule · anionic · cross-linking · polymerization · hydrocolloid · molecular weight · viscosity
Large brown marine algae
- sargassumPelagic brown algae
- bladderwrackBrown algae with air sacs
- rockweedIntertidal brown algae
- giant kelpMassive brown marine algae
kombu · harvesting · coastal · tidal · aquaculture
Churned frozen dairy dessert
- dressingsCoverings for wounds
- saucesLiquid food toppings
- dairyMilk-based foods collectively
- bakingCooking with dry heat
puddings · jellies · beer foam · pie filling · vegan · gluten-free · mouthfeel · shelf-stable
Tending to absorb water
- absorbentAble to soak up
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
- non-toxicCauses no harm
soluble · swellable · renewable · sustainable · edible · viscous · binding
Manufactured medicinal compound
- wound dressingProtective covering for injuries
- dental impressionsCasts of oral structures
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
- biotechnologyEngineering using living systems
controlled release · water treatment · sizing · finishing · molding · casting
gelation
Transition to gel state
- thickenerSubstance adding viscosity
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
viscosity · consistency · texturizer · agar · pectin · suspension · solidify · congeal · encapsulation · setting
polysaccharide
Chained sugar molecule
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- biopolymerNaturally produced macromolecule
- colloidStable dispersed mixture
carbohydrate · macromolecule · anionic · cross-linking · polymerization · hydrocolloid · molecular weight · viscosity
kelp
Large brown marine algae
- sargassumPelagic brown algae
- bladderwrackBrown algae with air sacs
- rockweedIntertidal brown algae
giant kelp · kombu · harvesting · coastal · tidal · aquaculture
ice cream
Churned frozen dairy dessert
baking · puddings · jellies · beer foam · pie filling · vegan · gluten-free · mouthfeel · shelf-stable · additive
hydrophilic
Tending to absorb water
- absorbentAble to soak up
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
non-toxic · soluble · swellable · renewable · sustainable · edible · viscous · binding
pharmaceutical
Manufactured medicinal compound
- wound dressingProtective covering for injuries
- dental impressionsCasts of oral structures
- cosmeticsSkin-applied beauty substances
biotechnology · controlled release · water treatment · sizing · finishing · molding · casting
- blue-green algaePhotosynthetic prokaryotes in water
- toxic algaePoisonous aquatic microorganisms
- algae bloomRapid aquatic microorganism proliferation
- green algaePhotosynthetic aquatic microorganisms
- pond algaeAquatic photosynthetic organisms
- algae growthAquatic photosynthetic organism spread