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The element appears in the table of international additive compounds under the code E 404. This is another acid derivative. It is a powerful emulsifying component, stabilizing and thickening element. Its strong gelling qualities are also noted. The harmfulness of the agent has not been proven.
E404 is a natural compound that is a preservative. The agent improves the viscosity properties of the final product. It does not carry any danger (according to preliminary data).
Totals
This is a real algin salt that came from an acidic agent. The popular element is widely used for its unique thickening properties. In production, it is used in an independent form or in combination with elements similar in action.
Features of the substance
Properties are determined not only by the method of obtaining, but also by the type of raw material. Alginates form colloidal compounds in an aqueous medium. This is a fundamental difference from an insoluble acid. Remind in appearance of granules or powdery structure. The color ranges from whitish to brownish.
Empirically, the compound looks like (C6H7O6Ca1/2)n.
Alginates are entirely available for distribution. Elements are considered completely safe, so they are often added to the products of various industries. Recognized as harmless by society, an independent examination element is still considered unsafe. But even this likelihood of harm is not a factor in prohibiting an agent.
Areas of use
Alginate compound is actively used. It often acts as a stabilizer. According to prescription standards, it is allowed to be used in 15 standards for the manufacture of products. But the amount of additive in the final product varies. Often it is from 0,5 to 20 g per 1 kg. Acts as a powerful gelling agent during the production of fruit jelly.
Often, alginate can be found in ice cream or instant desserts, in pressed cottage cheese and soft cheese, in cheese snacks.
Additionally, the additive is still indispensable in the production of some products. We are talking about waving products, all kinds of facial lotions, as well as diverse cream products.
In cosmetology, the agent is no less common. It is added to all kinds of anti-aging masks, volumizing shampoos, UV protection creams, and serum medications. The element has found application in the pharmaceutical industry.
It is an important ingredient for the production of antacids. E 404 is widely used in the production of medicines and related materials.
The compound is indispensable for the treatment of burns, wound surfaces, abscessed lesions.
Normative base
The permissible standard concentration for an adult is up to 20 mg / kg of body weight. The use of calcium alginate is possible only in combination. The addition may be similar compounds or foreign agents.
These subtleties are necessarily regulated and controlled at the state level by the relevant authorities and departments.
Influence on the body
The element is often used in the manufacture of medicines intended for the treatment of gastric ailments. A feature of E404 is that it is able to remove heavy metals from the human body, namely mercury and lead.
The main beneficial properties of sea kelp, for which it is most appreciated, are due precisely to the presence of alginic acid in its composition.
It is very important for people who have severe forms of stomach diseases to carefully eat foods that contain the substance E404, because alginates are simply not absorbed with their diagnosis. This can provoke an exacerbation of the disease.
Additive E-404 promotes the formation of insoluble salts of iron and potassium, which leads to a decrease in the possibility of absorption of these essential trace elements. According to international information, the acid formed from alginates in the body is not capable of absorption.
At the same time, there is evidence of its ability to slightly split by the existing components of the microflora. According to the latest data, such a unique element is able to remove heavy metals and radionuclide agents from the body.
Many healing properties of sea kale are explained precisely by alginic acid. For all its advantages and benefits, Alginat has the whole range of permits for use on the territory of Russia.
Connection harm
To date, there is no evidence base about the presence of contraindications and negative side effects of alginate. The compound is also non-allergenic. In the production of baby food, the E404 additive is not used due to the possible harm. But, according to some studies, E404 can reduce the efficiency of absorption of iron and calcium in the body.
Alginates have an interesting feature: they act as ballast, since they are unable to be absorbed in the tract. Therefore, according to experts, the intake of food with the existing E404 in the composition is undesirable.
This should always be more cautious in patients with gastric referral problems. Since the frequent and large quantities of the use of the agent often provokes severe failures. In addition, it has been proven that alginate often provokes the formation of carbide salts. This at times minimizes the processes of absorption and digestion of these compounds.
Synonymous names of E404 in the international arena:
- calcium alginate;
- calcium alginate.
Sources of receipt
In its original form, the element is part of alginine acid. It has been proven that the compound is found in the cell structures of brown marine plants.
Of these, it is extracted by processing marine elements with solutions.
In the finished compound, according to regulatory data, a small presence of sea water is possible. But it is more likely to be regarded as an impurity than as a full-fledged ingredient.
Packaging, transportation and storage conditions
The finished compounds are packaged immediately after synthesis. For this, special bag structures made of polyethylene are mainly used. All of them are hermetically sealed after filling.
The substance is transported by any transport, but only in covered facilities. The element is non-toxic, completely safe for others. Store it in closed packages. It is extremely important to prevent moisture from entering.
The final shelf life of emulsifiers is determined by the characteristics of the commodity form of production. On average, this interval is up to several years. Emulsifiers must be kept under conditions of dryness, protection from rays and prolonged exposure to heat.
The use of this type of connections is global. After all, it is almost impossible to find products that do not contain an additive under the condition E. The use of such elements is fully justified. The presence of agents simplifies manufacturing, reduces the cost of finished products at times.