Hidden in the mangroves of tropical Malaysia is a plant that contains the nutritional value of broccoli, soybeans and eggs combined. The red algae or Gracilaria changgi has traditionally been used as agar for gelatinous desserts in South East Asia. But a study on the aquatic vegetable has uncovered a wealth of nutritional content and …
Seaweeds are considered a staple diet in many Asian cultures. It is a good source of fibre, protein, vitamins (A, E,C, and K), essential unsaturated fatty acids, and minerals. Its low-calorie and antioxidant properties in particular are of interest to the health food industry, resulting in the uptake of seaweed-based productions. However like most marine …
The study of seaweed biology is of particular interest in the scientific community after the plant was discovered to have various healing components, some of which are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering, antitumor, prebiotic, and antimicrobial. Seaweeds have unique functional compounds compared to land-based plants. They have a wide range of polysaccharides and hydrocolloids which can open …
The red alga Chondrus crispus Stackhouse, more commonly known as Irish moss can be found along the coasts of the north Atlantic Ocean. A versatile organism, it can be used for a variety of purposes including the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. But despite being a vital source of food ingredients for thousands of years, very …
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Irish Moss extract or carrageen is a jelly-like substance obtained from the red alga Chondrus crispus. The water-soluble extract is a mixed salt sulfate ester of the polysaccharide complex, composed principally of D-galactopyranose and some L-galactose units, 2-ketoglu-conic acid units, and nonreducing sugar units. It is commonly used as a thickening agent in many household …
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