Agar Agar
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Agar (Agar-Agar) is a versatile seaweed-derived gum, thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent used in a wide variety of food and beverage applications. Commonly searched as a food gum or hydrocolloid gum, agar agar is perfect for creating puddings, jellies, custards, gummies, sauces, and other smooth-textured products. As a plant-based alternative to traditional gelatin, it is ideal for vegan and vegetarian formulations.
Known for its multifunctional performance, agar agar can be used as a thickener gum, texturizer, emulsifier, moisture-retention agent, flavor enhancer, clarifying agent, and absorbent across countless commercial and culinary applications. Whether you’re formulating desserts, confectionery products, beverages, or plant-based creations, agar agar delivers reliable texture, stability, and performance.
- Item #43129796 (1.1 lbs)
- Item #43129975 (5 lbs)
- Use as a vegetarian substitute for gelatin
- Use as a thickener in soups, fruit preserves, ice cream, and more
- Use as a clarifying agent in brewing
