ammonium alginate
ammonium alginate
[ə′mōn·yəm ′al·jə‚nāt] (organic chemistry)
(C6H7O6·NH4)n A high-molecular-weight, hydrophilic colloid; used as a thickening agent/stabilizer in ice cream, cheese, canned fruits, and other food products.
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