Question

The edible seaweed used is found in industry for gelling and thickening is:

• A. butter
• B. agar-agar
• C. chocolate
• D. carrageenans

Answer 1

The correct option is D

carrageenans

The correct option is D

Explanation of the correct option :

1. In the food industry, edible seaweed is used to thicken and gel.
2. Because of their gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties, carrageenan is correct.
3. Carrageenans are a type of sulfated polysaccharide found in red edible seaweeds.
4. Their gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties make them ideal for use in the food industry.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Butter is incorrect because used for enhancing the flavor of food products.

Option B:

Agar-agar is incorrect because it is used only for the thickening purpose of some food items.

Option C:

Chocolate is incorrect because they have a wide range of usage, and it is not only confined to gelling and thickening.

Final answer: The edible seaweed used is found in the industry for gelling, and thickening is carrageenans.