Macroalgae hydrocolloids: How seaweed-derived carrageenan, agar, alginate, ulvan and fucoidan are reshaping food formulation and functional nutrition
Macroalgae-derived hydrocolloids are emerging as dual-purpose ingredients for the food industry, combining gelling, thickening and stabilising performance with documented antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and metabolism-modulating activity. A new review in European Food Research and Technology consolidates the chemistry, extraction strategies and health effects of carrageenan, agar, alginate, ulvan and fucoidan in a single integrated framework.

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