The Great Potential of the Marine World
Humans evolved from marine organisms millions of years ago, and are still very much attached to their roots, which caters to their ever-demanding " needs ". The vast potential of the richness of marine world has in fact taken care of the daily dietary requirements of human beings, on a daily basis... this article is about exploring one such potential! The Marine ecosystem is dynamic and complex with a vast potential beyond human comprehension. This ecosystem is one of the most productive bio-diversities providing a variety of useful resources, the applications of which go beyond basic dietary needs. Carrageenan or carrageenins - a popular natural food additive - is extracted from the red algae species (chiefly Kappaphycus and Eucheuma spinosum) known for its wide application spectrum in the food & beverage industry. Carrageenan is defined as a family of linear sulfated polysaccharides (carbohydrates) extracted from red edible seaweeds. It is a colloidal substance obtai
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