Propylene Glycol Alginate from Shandong Jiejing Group is a modified alginate product sourced from seaweed and presented as a white to light straw crystalline powder. Frequently referred to as Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA) and labeled as food additive E405, it is utilized in food and drink formulations requiring thickening, stabilization, and texture management. Its powdered state enables easy handling and integration into dry or liquid food formulations.
Propylene Glycol Alginate is obtained by extracting alginate from marine plants and altering alginic acid via esterification using propylene glycol. This method provides the ingredient with functional characteristics suitable for different food-processing uses. Performance and specifications, such as viscosity, esterification, moisture, and additional quality metrics, can differ based on the manufacturer's guidelines.
Propylene Glycol Alginate can be utilized in drinks, fruit juices, salad dressings, sauces, dairy items, baked goods, and various processed foods. It is appropriate for food and beverage producers and formulators looking for propylene glycol alginate, PGA E405, or a functional food hydrocolloid to stabilize, thicken, and modify texture.
Applications
- Beverage formulations
- Fruit drinks and flavored beverages
- Salad dressings
- Sauces and condiments
- Dairy and dairy-alternative products
- Bakery and processed food applications
- Food stabilization
- Thickening and viscosity control
- Texture modification
- Emulsion-based food systems
- Food hydrocolloid formulations