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Sodium Starch Glycolate

What is Sodium Starch Glycolate?

Sodium starch glycolate (SSG), is the sodium salt of a carboxymethyl ether of starch. [1]

Sodium starch glycolate is manufactured by carboxymethylation of starch. [1]

Sources

Sodium starch glycolate can be derived from any starch source. For example, corn, rice, potatoes and wheat are all potential sources. [1]



History

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Products containing Sodium Starch Glycolate


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Artificial

References
  1. What Is Sodium Starch Glycolate? - Live Strong

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchSeptember 21, 2011 @ 5:38 AM

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