What is alginic acid and why does it make KELP FIBER unique?
Alginic acid is a structural polysaccharide polymer, which is composed of sugars as the repeating unit, that is found in brown seaweed such as kelp. Compared to the structural polysaccharides of higher plants, such as celluloses, hemicelluloses, and pectins, alginic acid is unique because it not only acts as a structural element in seaweeds but it also has an amazing affinity for water. The hydrophilic (water loving), nature of alginic acid and its derivatives is what makes alginates so useful in so many industries ranging from textile to foods, where they are used for stabilizing, thickening and suspending, and for forming films and gels. The residual alginic acids content of KELP FIBER is what makes KELP FIBER so unique because it makes KELP FIBER act like a sponge that attracts water and holds it in a gelatinous form.
