


Sodium alginate is a key ingredient in molecular cuisine, extracted from marine algae and renowned for its dual role: gelling agent (in the presence of calcium) and natural thickener . A key element in the spherification technique, it is highly prized in molecular mixology and modern gastronomy for creating spectacular liquid pearls that burst in the mouth.
This innovative additive opens the way to fun and creative presentations – from cocktails to desserts – without ever altering the original flavors of your preparations.
• Direct & Reverse Spherification: Compatible with both spherification techniques, offering great flexibility in your liquid pearl creations.
• Calcium activation: Gels only in the presence of calcium ions (e.g., using a calcium bath for direct spherification).
• Thermoreversible: The gel formed from alginate resists high cooking temperatures (ideal for pastry preparations requiring cooking).
• Thickener & stabilizer: Ideal for giving consistency to many preparations (sauces, coulis, creams, etc.) while ensuring good texture retention.
Applications in mixology and molecular gastronomy
• Neutral in taste and odor: Does not alter the taste profile of recipes, allowing it to be incorporated into any type of dish or drink
• Liquid pearls (spherification): Make gelled balls filled with liquid ( cocktail caviar or cocktail pearls ) which explode in the mouth to enhance your cocktails and appetizers.
• Sauces and creams: Stabilize and thicken your sauces, soups or coulis to obtain a smooth and even texture, even after reheating.
• Innovative Pastry: Give hold to pastry creams, fruit jellies or other fillings thanks to the heat resistance of alginate, for impeccable tarts and desserts.
• Mousses & Emulsions: Create light mousses and airy emulsions (espumas for example) by exploiting the gelling power of alginate which helps trap air in the preparations.
• Composition: 100% sodium alginate (fine powder).
• Net weight: 600 g.
• Packaging: Packaged in an airtight container to preserve all its properties.
• Storage: Store away from humidity and heat (close the container tightly after use).
• Net weight: 600 g.