A 6% b-lg solution
was prepared using deionised water at 40 C and a WP powder
containing 88.9% of b-lg. A 1 M solution of CaCl2 was added to the
b-lg solution to make WP solution with 5 mM CaCl2. This solution
was maintained at 40 C for 2 h for complete rehydratation of the
b-lg powder. M