--- product_id: 82663070 title: "Sodium Alginate + Calcium Lactate Value Pack ⊘ Non-GMO Vegan OU Kosher Certified - 100g/4oz (Bundle with 2 items)" brand: "modernist pantry" price: "€ 44.09" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Modernist Pantry" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/82663070-sodium-alginate-calcium-lactate-value-pack-non-gmo-vegan-ou store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # OU Kosher & Non-GMO certified Free online spherification course 2-pack molecular gastronomy duo Sodium Alginate + Calcium Lactate Value Pack ⊘ Non-GMO Vegan OU Kosher Certified - 100g/4oz (Bundle with 2 items) **Brand:** modernist pantry **Price:** € 44.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Elevate your kitchen game with science-backed gourmet flair! 🧪 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sodium Alginate + Calcium Lactate Value Pack ⊘ Non-GMO Vegan OU Kosher Certified - 100g/4oz (Bundle with 2 items) by modernist pantry - **How much does it cost?** € 44.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/82663070-sodium-alginate-calcium-lactate-value-pack-non-gmo-vegan-ou) ## Best For - modernist pantry enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted modernist pantry brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Instant Culinary Cred:** Official Modernist Pantry ingredient trusted by top chefs worldwide. - • **Learn While You Create:** Access exclusive free video tutorials to perfect your pearls and gels. - • **Master Molecular Magic:** Unlock the art & science of spherification with this essential duo. - • **Certified Clean & Vegan:** Orthodox Union Kosher & Non-GMO for guilt-free gourmet creativity. - • **Versatile & Ready-to-Use:** Perfect for modernist cooking, cocktails, desserts, and impressive presentations. ## Overview This value pack bundles 100g each of Sodium Alginate and Calcium Lactate, the core ingredients for molecular gastronomy spherification. Certified Non-GMO, vegan, and OU Kosher, it comes from Modernist Pantry, the official brand of Modernist Cuisine. Included is free access to an online spherification course, making it the perfect starter kit for chefs and enthusiasts eager to create stunning edible pearls and gels with professional-grade quality. ## Description desertcart.com : Sodium Alginate + Calcium Lactate Value Pack ⊘ Non-GMO Vegan OU Kosher Certified - 100g/4oz (Bundle with 2 items) : Health & Household Review: Great 6th grade science experiment - chemical reaction using molecular gastronomy! - It took two tries, but the second one made perfect fruit pearls! Make sure that you don't allow the sodium alginate to sit on top of the liquid for any length time at all before mixing. On our first try, it absorbed enough of the liquid to start congealing before we mixed it, so it didn't work because there were little pieces that never mixed in. For success, place liquid in a small mixing bowl and start mixing with an immersion blender as soon as you put the alginate powder into the liquid (we used canned mango fruit nectar). Once mixed, pour into a pan, cook the liquid on the stove until you get to a temp of 200 degrees on a candy thermometer, and refrigerate for an hour - it worked perfectly when we put drops of the alginate fruit juice mixture in the calcium lactate solution! Allow the pearls to sit in the calcium lactate for about 30-40 seconds, then use a strainer/slotted spoon to place the pearls into cold tap water to rinse. The longer you leave them in the calcium solution, the thicker the skin will be around the liquid center. Remove them from the cold tap water with the strainer/slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain a bit, then place carefully in a bowl. They are now ready to eat or use for decoration. I would buy this again, now that I know how to do it. The youtube video link they provided with the product didn't work, as no video was found with the link. We did find a great video on youtube by a BBQ restaurant owner, however. He provided the added step of cooking to 200 degrees. My son's science experiment for molecular gastronomy was very impressive, fun to do, and it tasted good, too. Very happy with the purchase overall, and would recommend to any one. Review: So cool, so fancy, but where's the instructions? 4-6 Videos later.... - You'll love the quality of this product, hands down, glad I bought them together. It works!!! No random flavor no issues with quality. I do take issue with the fact that I had to watch multiple videos to get started. Now, let me explain. I'm a caterer, I cook. Well, I might add. I appreciate and respect metric vs. imperial measurements. But for goodness sakes, 6-8 videos in my search for the simple question - how many teaspoons of each do I add to get started. Every videos was 1% of your liquid, XXg of one XXg of the other. And as I read the blog people were asking for the recipe which were sent via email??? Like, can you just put on the package - to get started mix 1/4 teaspoon of the Sodium.... and 1 teaspoon of the calcium - boom good luck. I mean, surprisingly after multiple searches it was really difficult to find the most basic recipe to start, everyone wants to pontificate about the fine art of spherification, and don't get me wrong, IT IS AN ART AND A SCIENCE, but would some basic getting started instructions hurt? Okay, now I sound like I'm complaining, I am not, the product, 100% quality, 100% will buy more, but to you spherification experts, chefs, gurus - can we get some dumbed down teaspoon recipes please, the need to convert 2 grams to .4 teaspoons metric to imperial seems...elitist, just put it on the package (along with the great QR code to get to your videos). 100% recommend! ## Features - This bundle contains one package each of Sodium Alginate and Calcium Lactate - ✡ Highest Quality Assured by Strict Orthodox Union Certification Standards - Includes access to FREE Online Spherification Video Course - The easiest way to get started learning Molecular Gastronomy/Modernist Cooking - Modernist Pantry is the Official Ingredient Brand of Modernist Cuisine ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00JPHLIZA | | ASIN | B00JPHLIZA | | Age Range Description | Adults | | Best Sellers Rank | #50,390 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #301 in Calcium Mineral Supplements | | Brand Name | Modernist Pantry | | Coin Variety 1 | Sodium Alginate | | Cuisine | Multiple Cuisines | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,222) | | Date First Available | April 15, 2014 | | Diet Type | Vegan | | Flavor | Unflavored | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Gel | | Item Package Weight | 0.11 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 4 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Modernist Pantry | | Manufacturer | Modernist Pantry | | Material Features | GMO Free | | Number of Items | 2 | | Number of Pieces | 2 | | Product Dimensions | 10 x 7 x 1 inches; 4 ounces | | Set Name | Bundle with 2 items | | Size | 2 Ounce (Pack of 2) | | Specialty | GMO Free | | UPC | 610373015237 | | Unit Count | 4.0 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Modernist Pantry - **Item Weight:** 4 Ounces - **Material Feature:** GMO Free - **Specialty:** GMO Free - **Unit Count:** 4.0 Ounce ## Images ![Sodium Alginate + Calcium Lactate Value Pack ⊘ Non-GMO Vegan OU Kosher Certified - 100g/4oz (Bundle with 2 items) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61PyqPvIhSL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: 100g for each? Or 50g for each and 100g in total.** A: This is 2 x 50g packages for a total 100g. **Q: Why Ca lactate opposed to chloride?** A: Calcium Lactate is used for Reverse Spherification, Calcium Chloride is used for direct spherification. We do also offer a sodium alginate + calcium chloride value pack. **Q: What is the origin of these products?** A: The packaging does not specify, but it is distributed from comapany located in Maine. **Q: Does it come from alga?** A: Sodium alginate is extracted from brown seaweed. It exists naturally in the calcium form and is what holds the seaweed together. During processing it is converted to the more useful (soluble) sodium or potassium form. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great 6th grade science experiment - chemical reaction using molecular gastronomy! *by S***S on September 26, 2019* It took two tries, but the second one made perfect fruit pearls! Make sure that you don't allow the sodium alginate to sit on top of the liquid for any length time at all before mixing. On our first try, it absorbed enough of the liquid to start congealing before we mixed it, so it didn't work because there were little pieces that never mixed in. For success, place liquid in a small mixing bowl and start mixing with an immersion blender as soon as you put the alginate powder into the liquid (we used canned mango fruit nectar). Once mixed, pour into a pan, cook the liquid on the stove until you get to a temp of 200 degrees on a candy thermometer, and refrigerate for an hour - it worked perfectly when we put drops of the alginate fruit juice mixture in the calcium lactate solution! Allow the pearls to sit in the calcium lactate for about 30-40 seconds, then use a strainer/slotted spoon to place the pearls into cold tap water to rinse. The longer you leave them in the calcium solution, the thicker the skin will be around the liquid center. Remove them from the cold tap water with the strainer/slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain a bit, then place carefully in a bowl. They are now ready to eat or use for decoration. I would buy this again, now that I know how to do it. The youtube video link they provided with the product didn't work, as no video was found with the link. We did find a great video on youtube by a BBQ restaurant owner, however. He provided the added step of cooking to 200 degrees. My son's science experiment for molecular gastronomy was very impressive, fun to do, and it tasted good, too. Very happy with the purchase overall, and would recommend to any one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So cool, so fancy, but where's the instructions? 4-6 Videos later.... *by T***. on June 23, 2021* You'll love the quality of this product, hands down, glad I bought them together. It works!!! No random flavor no issues with quality. I do take issue with the fact that I had to watch multiple videos to get started. Now, let me explain. I'm a caterer, I cook. Well, I might add. I appreciate and respect metric vs. imperial measurements. But for goodness sakes, 6-8 videos in my search for the simple question - how many teaspoons of each do I add to get started. Every videos was 1% of your liquid, XXg of one XXg of the other. And as I read the blog people were asking for the recipe which were sent via email??? Like, can you just put on the package - to get started mix 1/4 teaspoon of the Sodium.... and 1 teaspoon of the calcium - boom good luck. I mean, surprisingly after multiple searches it was really difficult to find the most basic recipe to start, everyone wants to pontificate about the fine art of spherification, and don't get me wrong, IT IS AN ART AND A SCIENCE, but would some basic getting started instructions hurt? Okay, now I sound like I'm complaining, I am not, the product, 100% quality, 100% will buy more, but to you spherification experts, chefs, gurus - can we get some dumbed down teaspoon recipes please, the need to convert 2 grams to .4 teaspoons metric to imperial seems...elitist, just put it on the package (along with the great QR code to get to your videos). 100% recommend! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by B***R on July 22, 2025* Tried to create BOBBA pearls but they didn’t quite work. Quality seems really good. I think my ratios were off. You cannot return the product after being bought so make sure you have your ratios correct and an idea off different items you wish to make with it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sodium Alginate + Calcium Lactate Value Pack ⊘ Non-GMO Vegan OU Kosher Certified - 100g/4oz (Bundle with 2 Items) - Spherification Spoon - Set of 2 Stainless Steel Spherification Spoon Molecular Slotted Bar Spoon Kitchen - KICW0071 (Silver) - Perfect Caviar Maker [Molecular Gastronomy] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/82663070-sodium-alginate-calcium-lactate-value-pack-non-gmo-vegan-ou](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/82663070-sodium-alginate-calcium-lactate-value-pack-non-gmo-vegan-ou) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*