Production of semi- refined carrageenan from Eucheuma cotonii.

This study presents alkaline extraction of red seaweed, Eucheuma cotonii, to yield semi-refined carrageenan (SRC) of kappa type. Temperatures 60-80°C were suitable for extraction of SRC. At 80°C using 1.0 M KOH, produced SRC contained the highest purity of 3, 6-anhydrogalactose, a lower heavy metal...

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Main Authors: Mustapha, Saari, Zainal Abidin, Zurina, Chandar, Haris, Sahgravani, Reza, Harun, M. Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2011
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23216/1/Production%20of%20semi.pdf
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