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Scientists say sargassum contains alginate, a natural ingredient commonly used to stabilize and thicken foods such as ice cream, sauces and milk alternatives.
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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
The alginate and gellan gum turn from a powder into a gel in the presence of blood immediately upon contact.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 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
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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
The alginate and gellan gum turn from a powder into a gel in the presence of blood immediately upon contact.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 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
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“Alginate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alginate. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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alginate
noun
al·gi·nate
ˈal-jə-ˌnāt 
: a salt of alginic acid
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