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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2011
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23216/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23216/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/23216/1/Production%20of%20semi.pdf |