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Alginate+Spirulina [AlgS

Agar-agar is an algae-derived jelly-like material. Agar serves as a structural support in the cell walls of certain algae species. Agarophytes are algae that belong to the Rhodophyta (red algae) phylum.

Common Applications A microbiological substrate, a vegetarian substitute for gelatin, a thickening for soups, fruit preserves, ice cream, and other desserts, a clarifying agent in brewing, and a sizing agent for paper and fabrics.

Corn starch (C6H10O5)n

Description Starch derived from the corn (maize) grain. The starch is obtained from the endosperm of the kernel.

Common Uses Common food ingredient, used as a thickener, and in making corn syrup and other sugars. Used in industry as adhesives, in paper products, as an anti-sticking agent, and in textile manufacturing.

Spirulina C15H18NO8

Description Spirulina is a biomass of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) that can be consumed by humans and animals.

Common Uses Food for human and animal, cosmetic product, supplement Description Glycerol is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. Glycerol is generally obtained from plant and animal sources where it occurs as tryglycerides. Typical sources include soybeans and palm, and animal-derived tallow.

Common Uses Food and beverage industries, pharmaceuticals, and metabolism

Water H2O

Common Uses The fluids of most living organisms.

Vinegar CH3COOH

Description A liquid consisting of about 5–20% acetic acid (CH3COOH), water, and other trace chemicals.

Common Uses Vinegar is now mainly used as a cooking ingredient, or in pickling.