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E407a
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Processed eucheuma seaweedVegetable gums, Thickeners, Stabilisers
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Description
Processed euchuma seaweed is a natural polysaccharideA carbohydrate consisting of a number of monosaccharide sugar molecules bonded together to form long chains. Some examples of polysaccharides include starch, glycogen, and cellulose. that has been extracted from the red seaweed Euchema spinosum and Euchema cottonii, as a gelatinous substance. It is then treated, dried, then ground to a powder. The powder is soluble in hot water, and added to food as a thickenerA substance used to increase the viscosity of a mixture while minimising changes to any other properties., and stabiliserGives food a firmer texture by preventing the breakdown of emulsions in food.. Processed euchuma seaweed differs slightly from Carrageenan as it contains a considerable amount of celluloseA polysaccharide that consists of glucose monomer chains which form a major component of plant cell walls and fibres..
Common Uses
Used in many foods such as soy milk, pate and processed meats, beer, ice-cream, milk shakes, sweetened condensed milk, sauces and desserts.
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