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The material also contains cellulose wood fibers for tensile strength and structure, alginate derived from brown seaweed for dimensional stability necessary for 3D printing, plant glycerols for plastic flexibility, and water.—Shirl Leigh
june 08, New Atlas, 8 June 2026 Scientists say sargassum contains alginate, a natural ingredient commonly used to stabilize and thicken foods such as ice cream, sauces and milk alternatives.—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 12 May 2026 The first of these is alginate (derived from seaweed), which forms a gel when exposed to liquids (such as blood).—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026 Sea Vegetables – The alginates in sea vegetables are tough to compete with in their natural ability to support the body in eliminating metals and other toxins.—Mélanie Nauche, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alginate