name two hydrocolloids obtained from algae
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- Certain marine brown and red algae produce large amounts of hydrocolloids which are used commercially.
- For example- align is produced by brown algae and carrageen is produced by red algae.
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The hydrocolloids obtained from algae are carrageenan, agar, and alginate.
Explanation:
- Hydrocolloids are polysaccharides of high molecular weight extracted from plants and algae or produced by microbial synthesis.
- Hydrocolloids can be applied to many food applications and categories.
- Algae-derived hydrocolloids such as carrageenan, agar, and alginate are widely used in the food industry as thickening, gelling, and emulsifying agents.
- Algin is a hydrocolloid which has good water holding capacity derived from brown algae (Phaeophyceae).
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