Used as an excipient to thicken and give consistency to food preparations, pharmaceuticals and culture media.
The powder gels, if wet, allows mixing in other fluids.
Family
Rhodophyceace
Origin
CHINA – ITALY
Active Principles
Water-soluble fibre
Curiosity
Food excipient that naturally derives from marine algae.
Contraindications
Excessive consumption can cause intestinal problems.
