alginates
Algae-based thickeners
Alginates are salts derived from alginic acid, a substance extracted from brown seaweed.
They form gels and are widely used as thickeners and stabilizers in food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial products: Alginates give ice cream its smooth texture.
In dentistry, alginate makes impressions of teeth.
The singular alginate refers to the substance or a specific compound.
Chained sugar molecule
- biopolymerNaturally produced macromolecule
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- cross-linkingBonds joining parallel chains
gelation · hydrocolloid · anionic · carboxyl · viscosity · solubility
Substance adding viscosity
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- textureSurface tactile quality
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
dressings · sauces · beverages · yogurt · puddings · jellies · creaminess · mouthfeel
Large brown marine algae
- macroalgaeMulticellular marine algae
- sargassumPelagic brown algae
- bladderwrackBrown algae with air sacs
- rockweedIntertidal brown algae
wakame · kombu · harvesting · aquaculture · coastal · extraction · marine
Water-swollen polymer structure
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- biocompatibilityHarmlessness to living systems
- biodegradationMicrobial breakdown of organics
- hemostasisProcess that stops bleeding
bioactive · implant · regeneration · sutures · prosthetics · antibacterial · slow-release
polysaccharide
Chained sugar molecule
- biopolymerNaturally produced macromolecule
- carbohydrateSugar or starch compound
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
cross-linking · gelation · hydrocolloid · anionic · carboxyl · viscosity · solubility
thickener
Substance adding viscosity
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- textureSurface tactile quality
consistency · dressings · sauces · beverages · yogurt · puddings · jellies · creaminess · mouthfeel · encapsulation
kelp
Large brown marine algae
- macroalgaeMulticellular marine algae
- sargassumPelagic brown algae
- bladderwrackBrown algae with air sacs
rockweed · wakame · kombu · harvesting · aquaculture · coastal · extraction · marine
hydrogel
Water-swollen polymer structure
- scaffoldTemporary elevated work structure
- biocompatibilityHarmlessness to living systems
- biodegradationMicrobial breakdown of organics
hemostasis · bioactive · implant · regeneration · sutures · prosthetics · antibacterial · slow-release
fabric
Woven or knit material