Abstract

The alkali-treatment of Onikusa (Gelidium japonicum) and Makusa (Gelidium amansii) and preparation of agar from these seaweeds were carried out under various conditions.Yield and total SO3 of agar and jelly strength and melting point of agar gel were measured. Furthermore, the agar components, agarose and agaropectin were separated by treatment with sodium iodide.

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