Effect of process conditions on the gel viscosity and gel strength of semi-refined carrageenan (SRC) produced from seaweed (Kappaphycus alvarezii)

Kappaphycus alvarezii or commonly known Euchema cottonii is a good source of kappa-carrageenan and can be found cultivated in the coastal areas of Malaysia, Philippines and Indonesia. Carrageenans have many applications and are utilized in human food and pet-food industry. Carrageenans are also util...

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Main Authors: Awang Bono, S.M. Anisuzzaman, Ong Wan Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of King Saud University: Engineering Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S101836391200027X