Is Alginate Safe to Use in Food and Medicine?
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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), several alginate salts, including sodium and calcium alginate, are categorized as "generally regarded as safe" (GRAS) for oral consumption. This natural polysaccharide, derived from brown seaweed, is widely used across the food, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries due to its unique gelling and thickening properties.
