Propylene glycol alginate (PGA) is an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener used in food products.

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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.

• Bulking agent - A filler substance that increases food bulk without increasing available energy value significantly

• Carrier - A substance used to dissolve, dilute or disperse a food additive or nutrient without altering its function; typically to improve handling/application.

• Emulsifier - An agent that forms or preserves a mixture of substances normally incapable of being mixed eg. oil and water

• Foaming agent - Facilitates the formation of foam in a liquid or solid food

• Gelling agent - Facilitates the formation of a gel to change food texture

• Stabiliser - A substance that maintains the uniform dispersal of substances in a food

• Thickener - A substance that increases the viscosity of a food

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Data according to various sources such as fao, fda, codex. Spot a mistake? Tell us!

Propane-1,2-diol alginate
1,2-propane-diol ester of alginic acid
hydroxypropyl alginate
propane 1,2-diol alginateA
Alginic acid ester with 1,2-propane diol
Hydroxypropyl alginate
Kkelcoloid
Manucol ester e/rep
1,2-propane diol alginate
Propylene alginate
1,2-propylene glycol alginate

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