alginate
Gel-forming polysaccharide
Alginate is a gel-forming substance extracted from brown seaweed, used as a thickener and stabilizer in food products, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.
Dentists use alginate to make impressions of teeth.
In molecular gastronomy, alginate creates the gel spheres in dishes like caviar pearls: The chef used sodium alginate for spherification.
Substance adding viscosity
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- gelling agentSubstance creating semi-solid consistency
- texturizerProduct altering surface feel
food additive · food grade · ice cream · pudding · jelly · molecular gastronomy · pectin · xanthan gum
Chained sugar molecule
- seaweedSaltwater aquatic plants
- kelpLarge brown marine algae
- macromoleculeVery large molecule
- anionicCarrying negative charge
carbohydrate · marine · extract · water-soluble · colloid · harvesting · polymerization
Protective covering for injuries
- drug deliveryConveying medicine to tissues
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
controlled release · hemostatic · bandage · burn treatment · dental impression · prosthesis · injectable · implant
Shaping through liquid form
- impressionEffect on the mind
- dental moldTeeth impression for dentistry
- lifecastingBroadcasting one's daily existence
- sculptureShaped three-dimensional art
replica · negative · detail · texture · moldmaking · prototype · prosthetic · special effects
Chemical bonds between polymers
- gelationTransition to gel state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- absorbentAble to soak up
- hydrophilicTending to absorb water
viscoelastic · matrix · moisture retention · immobilization · porosity · diffusion · permeability · water absorption
Able to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- renewableCapable of restoration
- biobasedFrom living organisms
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
packaging · film · bioplastic · waste reduction · seaweed farming · aquaculture
thickener
Substance adding viscosity
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- gelling agentSubstance creating semi-solid consistency
texturizer · food additive · food grade · ice cream · pudding · jelly · molecular gastronomy · pectin · xanthan gum · vegan
polysaccharide
Chained sugar molecule
- seaweedSaltwater aquatic plants
- kelpLarge brown marine algae
- macromoleculeVery large molecule
anionic · carbohydrate · marine · extract · water-soluble · colloid · harvesting · polymerization
wound dressing
Protective covering for injuries
- drug deliveryConveying medicine to tissues
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
encapsulation · controlled release · hemostatic · bandage · burn treatment · dental impression · prosthesis · injectable · implant · slow release
casting
Shaping through liquid form
- impressionEffect on the mind
- dental moldTeeth impression for dentistry
- lifecastingBroadcasting one's daily existence
sculpture · replica · negative · detail · texture · moldmaking · prototype · prosthetic · special effects · flexibility
crosslinking
Chemical bonds between polymers
hydrophilic · viscoelastic · matrix · moisture retention · immobilization · porosity · diffusion · permeability · water absorption
biodegradable
Able to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- renewableCapable of restoration
- biobasedFrom living organisms
eco-friendly · packaging · film · bioplastic · waste reduction · seaweed farming · aquaculture
alginatepolyethylene
Thermoplastic from ethylene gas
polypropylene · PVC · nylon · polyester · polyethylene glycol
alginatepectin
Fruit-based setting substance
cellulose · starch · guar gum · xanthan gum · locust bean gum