Name hydrocolloid obtained from red algae

1.	Name hydrocolloid obtained from red algae
Answer» Hydrocolloids are the carbohydrates obtained from different species of algae.Algin\xa0is a hydrocolloid which has good water holding capacity derived from brown algae (Phaeophyceae).Agar is\xa0jelly like substance used in dairy toppings and other instant food products, derived from red algae (Rhodophyceae)

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