How to remove beta mercaptoethanol from seaweed extract?

30 March 2023 0 4K Report

I used 0.5% beta mercaptoethanol for extraction of protein from seaweed.. But for incorporation into food i should remove it from the sample.. Can anyone suggest me how to remove it?

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