Alginic acid (sodium and calcium) アルギン酸（ナトリウム・カルシウム）
Salts of alginic acid. Under FOSHU, it is notified as low-molecular-weight sodium alginate; under Foods with Function Claims, as calcium alginate.
In Japan: Foods with Function Claims notifications
Functions claimed (counted from notifications with this ingredient alone)
| Function | Notifications |
|---|---|
| Post-meal blood sugar |
Examples of notified claims (our translation)
This product contains calcium alginate. Calcium alginate has been reported to have the function of reducing the absorption of fat and sugar.
Cautions written in the notifications (most common)
- “Eating too much, or depending on your constitution or physical condition, may loosen your stool.” (7 notifications)
Under Foods with Function Claims, the company notifies the Consumer Affairs Agency of the scientific evidence on its own responsibility; the government does not review or approve it. You can look up each product's notification by the number on the package in the Consumer Affairs Agency's database (Japanese).
In Japan: Foods for Specified Health Uses (FOSHU)
Approved claims by category: Cholesterol 8, Gut condition 3, Bowel movements 1
This product contains "low-molecular-weight sodium alginate," a water-soluble dietary fiber derived from seaweed, and has the function of reducing the absorption of cholesterol. It is recommended for people who tend to eat a lot of meat or fried food and for people with slightly high serum cholesterol.
FOSHU products are reviewed and approved one by one by the government (Consumer Affairs Agency) for effectiveness and safety. The counts are of products whose functional ingredient matches this ingredient. Source: Consumer Affairs Agency, list of approved FOSHU products (Japanese). Claims are our translation.
In the EU: the register of health claims
No claim in the EU register
- No claim for this ingredient is listed in the EU health claims register. In the EU, the evaluation of many botanical claims (about 2,000) remains on hold, and those are not listed in the register.
In the EU, only health claims whose evidence has been assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and authorised by the European Commission may be used on food. “Not authorised” means the evidence for that claim was not established under EU standards — not that the ingredient is dangerous.
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Example of a product notified with this ingredient
アルギン酸カルシウムカプセル （株式会社キミカ）
Food with Function Claims, notification No. J1305. Chosen from products sold on Rakuten whose names match a current notification to the Consumer Affairs Agency, picking one with many reviews.
See on Rakuten (ably)See on Amazon.co.jpThis database does not guarantee any product's effect. For Foods with Function Claims, check the notification number on the package; for Foods with Nutrient Function Claims, check the amount per daily serving.
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