Ammonium Alginate
Ammonium Alginate (403) is a food additive denoted by the E number E403 (food additive code number). Ammonium alginate is the ammonium salt of alginic acid. It occurs as a white to yellowish brown granular or powdered form. Its food additive uses include stabilizer, thickener, vegetable gum, gelling agent and emulsifier. It is found in a wide variety of foods including dairy based foods, breakfast cereals and sauces.