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The first of these is alginate (derived from seaweed), which forms a gel when exposed to liquids (such as blood).
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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
Made with just six ingredients—water, glucose, fructose, and three gelling agents (sodium alginate, gluconic acid, and calcium carbonate)—these gels are both clean and efficient.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 31 Oct. 2025
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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
Made with just six ingredients—water, glucose, fructose, and three gelling agents (sodium alginate, gluconic acid, and calcium carbonate)—these gels are both clean and efficient.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Alginate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alginate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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alginate
noun
al·gi·nate
ˈal-jə-ˌnāt 
: a salt of alginic acid
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