Scanning electron microscopy of blend of konjac mannan and hydroxypropyl cellulose.

Abstract

The blend gels of konjac mannan and hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) were prepared. The solid films were prepared from the blend gels by three kinds of processes. The textures of the films were observed by scanning electron microscopy. The textures depended on the process and konjac mannan seemed to have an affinity to HPC.