Sodium Alginate Powder 4oz - Pure Sodium Alginate Thickening Powder Gelling Agent for Caviar Spheres Making, Desserts, Ice Cream, Meatloaves - Natural Vegan Thickener Stabilizer for Baking, Cooking

Have been using this lower-priced sodium alginate for a while, and it works just fine. Only complaint is that the bottle can't be opened, so there is always just a tiny bit left at the end. But you can't beat the price and the quality is fine.

Worked great for our National Geographic science kit to make 2% Sodium Alginate solution. Far cheaper than buying a premixed solution. I purchased "BRIGHTFROM Twist Top Applicator Bottles, Squeeze 4 OZ" pack of 3 for $6.19. 1/2 tsp of this powder mixed with water in these bottles for about 2% solution. Very cost effective and worked great!

We used this in conjunction with calcium lactate to make our own popping boba. The powder is fine but not dusty when poured, though some does get into the air. This dissolved very quickly in water and made a great shell around the boba balls. They came out with a bit of a soapish taste but we're not sure if it was the boba mix or the sodium alginate. There is some thought it was the alginate because that was a taste that we got in our mouth when it was in the air when first opened. At any rate, this was a great amount for the price and would buy again.

Got this to make some popping boba with my daughter. Worked well.

Bought this product for teaching science for my class. Product could be observed coagulating. Students loved observing the experiment. Would buy it again. Service was prompt.

i needed to use it for a recipe and it worked out fine. But its a bit messy getting it out of the bottle and takes a bit of time. I tried to see if i can just open the top to scoop it with a spoon but you cant. Its jus 1 small hole and 2nd holes are several holes to shake it out.

Bought this to make juice filled popping boba! First time doing it and turned out perfectly!

Sodium Alginate Powder 4oz - Pure Sodium Alginate Thickening Powder Gelling Agent for Caviar Spheres Making, Desserts, Ice Cream, Meatloaves - Natural Vegan Thickener Stabilizer for Baking, Cooking First impressions: Nice jar of alginate powder for using in recipes. Sodium alginate (a food product derived from brown algae or seaweed) is a thickening and gelling agent that forms heat stable gels in the presence of calcium. This property allows cooks to make gelled spheres, in a technique known as spherification. Sodium alginate has been used in the food industry for many years for the production of gel-like foods – for example, the pimento stuffing in prepared cocktail olives. Installation/setup: Use as directed in your recipe. Final thoughts: I first heard of alginate on a cooking show where they were making caviar pearls in some fancy dish. I wanted to make something different for an appetizer for Thanksgiving this year so I made the following: Chipotle Caviar and Crispy Pulled Pork For the Crispy Pork Canola oil, 300g cooked pulled pork, Salt For the Chipotle Caviar 50g chipotles in adobe sauce, 150g chicken stock, 100g water, 20g honey, 3g sodium alginate, 1.0% For the Setting Bath 1000g water, 5g calcium lactate, 0.5% To Assemble 1 batch of Basic Deviled Egg Base (however you like it), Chives, minced, Chipotle Caviar and Crispy Pulled Pork Instructions For the Crispy Pork Fill a pot with about 1" to 2" (25mm to 50mm) of oil and heat to 350°F (176°C). Pat the pork dry using paper towels and then separate the larger strands into smaller strands. Place the pork in the oil, working in batches if needed, and cook until brown and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, place on paper towels, then lightly salt. For the Chipotle Caviar Add all the ingredients to a blender and process until evenly mixed. Set aside. For the Setting Bath Make the setting bath by adding the calcium lactate to the water and blending with a clean immersion blender. Fill another bowl with water to use as the rinsing bath. To Assemble Spoon the yolk mixture from the Basic Deviled Eggs Base into the egg white halves. Top with shredded pork and some chives. Just before serving, prepare the caviar. Slowly drip the chipotle mixture into the setting bath using a syringe, squeeze bottle or eye dropper. After 30-45 seconds take out the caviar with a slotted spoon, place them in the rinsing bath, and swirl them around gently. Repeat until you have used all the chipotle juice. Add a few caviar to each deviled egg half and serve. Serve the caviar as quickly as possible after making them because they will continue to solidify. The alginate is safe to eat and while sodium alginate is a versatile and generally safe compound used in various industries, it is not free from potential side effects. Gastrointestinal issues, laxative effects, mild allergic reactions, and skin irritation are among the most commonly reported. I like this, I’m glad I got it. The recipe was well received by my guests, we all enjoyed it very much. ⭐️1 star - I don't recommend it at all, poor quality. ⭐️⭐️ 2 stars - I don't recommend it, it has multiple faults, or a very high price. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 stars - It's passable, It has some faults but the quality is ok for what it is. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars - Product quite acceptable, it does what it promises. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars - Product that I totally recommend.

Jellies, gummies, edibles, or just a plant sourced candy, this was easy to work with and gave good results! I made a few different flavours and the alginate held its own as well. I didn't want too much so this was the right amount for me

I received a 4 oz bottle of sodium alginate. This product is used as a thickening agent for baking and cooking. It works as well as any other brand I’ve used . Make sure to sprinkle it into your mixture and stir to avoid it clumping .

Purchased looking to mimic a specific drink currently not available in Canada, works amazing with small amount needed with great price point.

I use it for reflux. Make my own gaviscon type liquid

Pros: - It works really well as a thickener for baking and for sauces. A little bit goes a long way too, so the small jar should last quite a while. - Unlike some thickeners (gelatin) it's vegan. Cons: - If you don't mix it slowly and carefully, it will clump up. Pro tip: use a blender and sprinkle a small amount at a time through a strainer to prevent it from clumping. Current title: Sodium Alginate Powder 4oz - Pure Sodium Alginate Thickening Powder Gelling Agent for Caviar Spheres Making, Desserts, Ice Cream, Meatloaves - Natural Vegan Thickener Stabilizer for Baking, Cooking My rating system: 5 stars = performs as expected, 4 stars = small flaws, 3 stars = major flaws, 2 stars = barely usable, 1 star = trash