Alginate
By: Barnaby Dorfman

About

Sodium alginate is a flavorless gum that is extracted from brown algae. It can be used to thicken foods, similar to a gelatin. More recently it has become a featured ingredient in the "molecular gastronomy" movement, especially in the production of liquid filled spheres or balls.

Information
Other names: Sodium Alginate
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Tasting Notes
Substitutes: Gelatin