The seaweed grows in abundance mainly in the intertidal zones of cold waters in many countries throughout the world.
Danisco's alginates are manufactured at the company’s production facilities in Brittany, France, where the seaweed used is primarily Laminaria species harvested off the local coast.
GRINDSTED® Alginate is the trade name of Danisco's alginates. For information about Accepted Daily Intake (ADI), EU numbers and US FDA reference, please go to about hydrocolloids.
Products
Alginate is a polymer consisting of sequences of α-L-guluronic acid and β-D-mannuronic acid.
Alginates are referred to as either high-M or high-G alginates, depending on the ratio of the two monomers that form the alginate molecule. In many different applications alginates act as stabilising, thickening and/or gelling agents.
Application areas
- baked goods
- low-fat spreads
- restructured fruit and vegetables
- restructured meat and fish
- fruit preparations
- cream fillings (baker’s custard)
- milk-based products
Product range
Range of alginates |
Type/application |
ADI (mg/kg body weight) |
EU number |
US FDA reference |
| GRINDSTED® Alginate FD 000 range |
Alginic acid | Not specified | E400 | 184.1011 (GRAS) |
| GRINDSTED® Alginate FD 100 range |
Sodium alginates | Not specified | E401 | 184.1724 (GRAS) |
| GRINDSTED® Alginate FD 200 range |
Potassium alginates | Not specified | E402 | 184.1610 (GRAS) |
| GRINDSTED® Alginate FD 400 range |
Calcium alginates | Not specified | E404 | 184.1187 (GRAS) |
| GRINDSTED® Alginate FD 900 range |
Special blends | Not specified | 184.1187 (GRAS) | |
Special blends: |
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| GRINDSTED® Alginate BC series |
Bakers custards applications | ADI depends on the blend | ||
| GRINDSTED® Alginate MF series |
Meat and fish applications | ADI depends on the blend | ||
| GRINDSTED® Alginate IC series |
Ice cream applications | ADI depends on the blend | ||
| GRINDSTED® Alginate FR series |
Fruit preparations applications | ADI depends on the blend |
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