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(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] To provide a high-quality color image with high print quality without feathering and color bleed on plain paper. [Structure] At least (A) a colorant, (B) a surfactant having a micelle concentration or less, a penetrant selected from three types of derivatives of monohydric alcohols and polyhydric alcohols, (C) alginate, (D) wetting An ink for ink-jet recording comprising an agent and water, wherein the M / G ratio, which is the ratio of D-mannuronic acid [M] and L-guluronic acid [G], which constitutes (C) alginic acid Is in the range of 0.5 to 1.2, and a recording method characterized by fixing a polyvalent metal ion before printing and an ink for inkjet recording. |