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Alginato – A Saga

Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1 batch
An exploration into sourcing and understanding the components needed to create alginate-based products, highlighting the challenges in procurement.

Ingredients

Chemical Reagents

  • 10 g alginato de sódio
  • 5 g elactato
  • 5 g gluconato de cálcio
  • 2 g ágar
  • 1 g carboximetil celulose (CMC)
  • 1 g goma xantana

Instructions 

  • Search pharmacies and reagent suppliers for the ingredients.
  • Contact pharmacies to check availability and prices.
  • Consider chemical distributors for bulk purchase options.
  • Decide against purchase due to high costs and minimum quantities.

Notes

Procurement can be challenging; consider alternative sources or formulations.
Cost: $15
Course: Preparation
Cuisine: International
Keyword: alginato