Propane-1,2-diol_alginate

Propylene glycol alginate

Propylene glycol alginate

Chemical compound used as emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener in food products

Propylene glycol alginate (PGA) is an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener used in food products. It is a food additive with E number E405. Chemically, propylene glycol alginate is an ester of alginic acid, which is derived from kelp. Some of the carboxyl groups are esterified with propylene glycol, some are neutralized with an appropriate alkali, and some remain free.[1]

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This article is about the food additive E405. For the Italian E405 locomotive, see FS Class E.405.

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    Propylene glycol alginate, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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