Used as a thickening agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer in food products to improve texture and consistency. Common in sauces, ice creams, and dietary supplements.

Acts as a binder and disintegrant in pharmaceuticals, helping tablets hold together and dissolve properly.

Serves as a water-retaining agent in construction materials like cement and mortar, improving workability and adhesion.

Added to cosmetics and personal care products for its film-forming and moisturizing properties, found in lotions, shampoos, and toothpastes.

Used in cell culture and microbiology as a component of semi-solid media to isolate viral plaques or bacterial colonies.

Functions as a temporary protective colloid in industrial processes and as a lubricant in some formulations.