Present Status of Carrageenan Industry in Fujian Province
Carrageenan is one of three main alginate jellies including algin,carrageenan and agar.Its output ranks second place,just behind algin.Due to its excellent properties and wide application,it has received much attention.Therefore,carrageenan industry has broad prospects for development.This paper reported the general development of carrageenan industry in Fujian province.It also analyzed the raw material sources,production process,equipments,quality of the products,production water and waste residue.And the corresponding countermeasures are also put forward.It would have positive effects on the development of carrageenan industry in Fujian province.