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12.8. Other hydrocolloids
Unit 12 - Seaweeds
12.8. Other hydrocolloidsThe cell wall of brown macro algae contains a range of different polysaccharides including alginic acids (alginates), laminarins (laminarans) and fucoidans (sulphated fucans). Alginic acid are used as thickeners, emulsifier, stabilisers, binding and gel forming agents in the food, cosmetic, textile, construction and pharmaceutical / biomedical industries.
Protocol for preparation of alginic acid
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