Agar and carrageenan are extracted from ____ algae for use as thickeners or stabilizers in foods, cosmetics, and personal care products.
A)only brown
B)only red
C)only green
D)brown and green
E)red and green

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Agar and carrageenan are both extracted from red algae. Brown algae are commonly used for sources of alginates, while green algae are used for chlorophyll pigments and other purposes.

Agar and Carrageenan Are Extracted from ____ Algae for Use