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

Labeling Claims: APE-free, Aluminum-free, Antibiotics-free, Barium-free, Bisphenol A-free, Cadmium-free, Caffeine Free, Cobalt-free, Colorants-free, Copper-free, Dioxin-free, Dye Free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, GMO-free, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), Glycerin-free, Gold-Free, Halal, Hormones-free, Kosher, Mercury-Free, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)-free, Natural Latex Rubber-Free, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, Odor-free, PAH-free, PFAS-Free, PFOS-free, PHO (Partially Hydrogenated Oil)-Free, PVC-free, Palm Oil-free, Paraben-free, Perfluorooctanoic Acid-free, Pesticide-free, Phthalates-free, Plasticizer-free, Preservative-free, Sugar-free, Tributyl Tin Compounds-Free, Triphenyl Tin Compounds-Free

Certifications & Compliance: Belgian Law And Codex Alimentarius Standards, British Pharmacopeia (BP), Chinese Pharmacopeia (ChP), Doping-Free, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, EXCiPACT, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), European Regulation 396/2005/EC, FDA Compliant, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FSSC 22000, GMP, Halal Food Council of Europe, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), IFRA Compliant, ISO 9000, ISO 9001, Japan Pharmacopeia (JP), Kosher, National Formulary (NF), Regulation (EU) No. 1272/2008, Regulation (EU) No. 231/2012, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

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

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

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.