Binders and Extenders
Algin
Parameters
- Chart entries
- 1
- Purposes
- To extend and stabilize product
- Curing agent
- no
9 CFR 424.21, chart at paragraph (c). eCFR as in force on 2026-01-01, retrieved 2026-09-04.
Permitted uses and amounts
| Class | Purpose | Products | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binders and Extenders | To extend and stabilize product | Breading mix; sauces (meat only) and various poultry products | Sufficient for purpose in accordance with 21 CFR 172.5. |
Buying it
The chart above is a regulatory permission: it says this substance may be used, for which purpose, in which products and up to what amount. It is not a recommendation to use it, and the amount in the chart is a ceiling rather than a dose. A retail form of this substance exists, and it is linked below so that the figure in the chart can be checked against what is actually in the packet.
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Listing
- Lowest new, checked 2026-09-04
- $6.99
- Brand
- Vectochem
- ASIN
- B0GVTT1RYY
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Source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), Title 9, 9 CFR 424.21. Parsed from eCFR XML as in force on 2026-01-01, retrieved 2026-09-04. Read the section