Sulfated galactans, including carrageenans and agar, are present in seaweeds and extensively utilized as biopolymers in the food industry [60]. Agar and carrageenan are digestible oligosaccharides that are harmless to human teeth and are linked with various beneficial properties, such as prebiotic effec...
Nonetheless, it is important to note that some of the internationally known products such as cheeses have local variations and names that are specific to countries and sub-regions. In West Africa, for instance, locally produced soft cheese bears local names such as “wagashi(e)”, “waragashi...