Why does blue green algae are hydrocolloids????what is meant by hydrocolloids
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Blue green algae or seaweeds are the source of hydrocolloids: agar, carrageenan and alginate.
Hydrocolloid are non-crystalline substance with large molecules. They dissolve in water to give viscous solution. Extracts of seaweeds contain alginate, which was found to have gelling properties.
Hydrocolloid are non-crystalline substance with large molecules. They dissolve in water to give viscous solution. Extracts of seaweeds contain alginate, which was found to have gelling properties.
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