Why is there luster when spirulina dries?

Abdelgawad Y. Elsadany @Abdelgawad-Elsadany

05 January 2015 1 3K Report

Thanks in advance for your replies.

Dear Abdelgawad, Spirulina produces exopolysaccharides so when you dry its biomass it may look like you described in your question. I hope this helps.

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