Manucol® LB containing sodium alginate, is a versatile ingredient known for its antacid properties. It also acts as a controlled release agent, gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations.

Chemical Name: Sodium Alginate

Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia), DSL (Canada), ENCS (Japan), IECSC (China), KECI (Korea), NDSL (Canada), PICCS (Phillipines)

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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Cream - Light Brown
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loss on Dryingmax. 13%1
Viscosity (at 3% solution)20 - 100mPa.s81
pH (at 1% solution)5.0 - 7.5-6
Ash Content (on DM)18.0 - 27.0%8C
Sulphated Ash30.0 - 36.0%8A
Chloride Contentmax. 1.0%31
Calcium Contentmax. 0.5%7I
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Mesophilic Viable Countmax. 200cfu/g201
Yeast and Mold Countmax. 200cfu/g203
E. coliPass/25g204
SalmonellaPass/25g205
ColiformPassMPN204
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (through 355 micron)max. 98%106
Particle Size (through 250 micron)max. 80%106
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 5ppm22
Arsenic Contentmax. 1.5ppm22
Cadmium Contentmax. 0.5ppm22
Mercury Contentmax. 0.5ppm22

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Typical Nutrient Information/100g
  US EU/Australia/NZ
Estimated Caloric Value 162 Cal

162 Cal/ 679 kJoules

Calories from Fat 0 Cal 0 Cal
Total Fat 0 g 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g 0 g
Trans-Fat 0 g 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 mg
Sodium 9386 mg 9386 mg
Salt - g 23.47 g
Potassium 0 mg 0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 81 g 81 g
Sugars (Total) 0 g 0 g
Added Sugars 0 g 0 g
Starch 0 g 0 g
Total Dietary Fiber 81 g 81 g
Dietary Fiber (Soluble) 81 g 81 g
Dietary Fiber (Insoluble) 0 g 0 g
Protein <1 g <1 g
Vitamin A 0 mcg 0 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 mcg
Calcium 300 mg 300 mg
Iron <10 mg <10 mg
Magnesium 0 mg 0 mg
Moisture 9 g 9 g
Ash 23 g 23 g
Organic acid 0 g 0 g

US: Calories = [(Total Carbs + Protein) * 4 Cal/g + (Fat * 9 Cal/g)]. Soluble fiber is included in Total Carbs, but calorie contribution is calculated at 2 Cal/g. In the US, food manufacturers have the option to exclude the amount of insoluble fiber from the calorie calculation.
EU: Calories = ([Carbs (sugars + starch ) + Protein] * 4 Cal/g) + (Fat * 9 Cal/g) + (All dietary fiber * 2 Cal/g) + (Organic acids * 3 Cal/g)). In Europe, fiber is listed separately and is not included in the carb content. Other calorie conversion factors exist, none of which is relevant to this product.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Shelf Life Information

Two years from date of manufacture shown on product label. This applies to unopened packages, stored under dry and cool conditions.