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What is a gelation?

What is a gelation? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. The formation of a solid by cooling; freezing
  2. The formation of a gel, especially from a sol
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This reagent is usually added to the sol, after evaporation and before gelation.
Salt, sugar, or corn syrup is normally added to yolks or whole eggs prior to freezing in order to prevent gelation or thickening of the products.
The chamber was incubated at 37'C for 1.5 h to allow gelation to occur.
On one side, protein gelation is involved in many biological processes such as blood coagulation or wound healing.
They serve as excellent emulsifiers, whipping agents and water-binders, and also aid in gelation, thickening and browning.
In winter operations, it also protects fuel from wax gelation and filter plugging.

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