May 28, 2019 · 2.1.1. Agar. Composition, structure, occurrence and properties. Agar is a linear polysaccharide composed of alternating (1,3) linked d-galactose and (1,4) linked 3,6-anhydro-l-galactose [] and substituted in some degree by sulfate, methyl or pyruvate groups [30,31,32].The molecular structure of agar polysaccharides, particularly the type and location of sulfate esters, …
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