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product_id: 720076863
title: "Sodium Alginate Powder (4 OZ) Premium Thickener & Gelling Agent | Food Grade, Ideal for Spherification, Molecular Gastronomy & Texture Enhancement"
brand: "coolinario"
price: "€ 20.75"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
category: "Coolinario"
url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/720076863-sodium-alginate-powder-4-oz-premium-thickener-and-gelling-agent
store_origin: GR
region: Greece
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# 0.5–1% usage for perfect thickening Essential for molecular gastronomy spherification Prevents ice crystallization in frozen treats Sodium Alginate Powder (4 OZ) Premium Thickener & Gelling Agent | Food Grade, Ideal for Spherification, Molecular Gastronomy & Texture Enhancement

**Brand:** coolinario
**Price:** € 20.75
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Elevate Every Dish with Science-Backed Texture Magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sodium Alginate Powder (4 OZ) Premium Thickener & Gelling Agent | Food Grade, Ideal for Spherification, Molecular Gastronomy & Texture Enhancement by coolinario
- **How much does it cost?** € 20.75 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- coolinario enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted coolinario brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Pure & Plant-Based:** Food-grade, vegetarian-friendly powder that elevates your recipes without compromise.
- • **Effortless Integration:** Dissolves easily in cold liquids—perfect for busy pros who demand speed and quality.
- • **Next-Level Culinary Artistry:** Create stunning liquid spheres with precision for that modernist kitchen wow factor.
- • **Silky Smooth Sauces & Dressings:** Achieve flawless texture and prevent separation with a natural thickener.
- • **Freeze-Proof Your Frozen Desserts:** Keep ice creams and sorbets irresistibly creamy by stopping ice crystals in their tracks.

## Overview

Coolinario Sodium Alginate Powder (4 OZ) is a premium, food-grade thickener and gelling agent designed for professional and home chefs alike. Perfect for enhancing sauces, preventing ice crystallization in frozen desserts, and enabling advanced molecular gastronomy techniques like spherification. Easy to use with cold liquids, this vegetarian-friendly powder ensures consistent, smooth textures and creative culinary possibilities.

## Description

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## Features

- Enhances Texture in Sauces & Dressings: Provides a smooth, thick consistency in salad dressings, sauces, and gravies while preventing ingredient separation. It’s a great natural alternative to synthetic thickeners.
- Prevents Ice Crystallization in Frozen Foods: Used in ice creams and sorbets, it helps retain smoothness and prevents unwanted crystallization, ensuring a creamy and consistent texture.
- Perfect for Spherification & Molecular Gastronomy: A key ingredient for reverse and direct spherification, Sodium Alginate helps create liquid-filled spheres with a thin gel membrane, widely used in modernist cooking.
- Easy to Use: Dissolves in cold liquids with blending. For spherification, mix with the liquid base and use with a calcium solution for gel formation. In sauces, use approximately 0.5–1% by weight to achieve desired consistency.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture to prevent clumping and maintain its thickening properties.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0F1H61L1Z |
| ASIN  | B0F1H61L1Z |
| Age Range Description | 18+ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #27,546 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #5 in Alum Thickeners |
| Brand Name | Coolinario |
| Coin Variety 1 | Sodium Alginate |
| Container Type | Powder |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (247) |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Highlight | Food Grade, Ideal for Spherification, Molecular Gastronomy & Texture Enhancement |
| Item Package Weight | 0.12 kg |
| Manufacturer | Coolinario |
| Manufacturer  | Coolinario |
| Material Features | Vegetarian |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Dimensions  | 8.31 x 4.84 x 0.43 inches; 4.37 ounces |
| Package Size Name | 4 Ounce |
| Set Name | Single |
| Size | 4 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| UPC | 628774082208 |
| UPC  | 628774082208 |
| Unit Count | 4 Ounce |
| Units  | 4 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Coolinario
- **Material Feature:** Vegetarian
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Package Weight:** 0.12 kg
- **Unit Count:** 4 Ounce

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What does sodium alginate do in cooking?**
A: It acts as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent that improves texture, adds viscosity, and helps stabilize sauces, dressings, and desserts.

**Q: How does sodium alginate form spheres (spherification)?**
A: When mixed with calcium ions, sodium alginate forms a gel membrane around a liquid, creating edible spheres or ‘pearls’ used in molecular gastronomy.

**Q: Do I need heat to use sodium alginate?**
A: No, it dissolves in cold or warm liquids with blending and can form gels without heat, making it easy to use for modern cooking techniques.

**Q: Can sodium alginate improve texture in foods beyond spherification?**
A: Yes, it stabilizes food products by helping retain moisture, preventing separation, and enhancing mouthfeel in dairy, ice cream, sauces, and even some baked goods.

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*Store origin: GR*
*Last updated: 2026-09-06*