Hydrocolloid Applications, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
Gum technology in the food and other industries

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This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the technological applications of these fascinating materials. It introduces sources, structures, properties, and food uses, and describes gums in non-food areas, their applications and their multi-disciplinary contribution to these fields, as well as examples of their uses.

Agar. Alginates. Carrageenans. Gellan Gum. Cellulose Derivatives. Exudate Gums. Seed Gums. Xanthan Gums. Agricultural Uses of Hydrocolloids. Ceramics. Cosmetics. Explosives. Glues. Immobilization and Encapsulation. Inks. Paper. Spongy Hydrocolloid Matrices. Textiles. Texturized Products. Index
This book describes in detail industrial and other applications of hydrocolloids. All the relevant commercial sectors and academic disciplines are covered including food, cosmetics, medicine, textiles, explosives, colour production, agriculture, and general life sciences.