Agar is a naturally gelatinous powder derived from marine red algae. It’s the perfect vegetarian substitute for beef gelatin in any food application, and makes an excellent thickener for soups, jellies, ice cream and more.
Agar forms a gel at 88° F and does not melt below 136°F. It is unflavored and is rich in iodine and trace minerals. Agar’s setting properties are stronger than unflavored gelatin and will set at room temperature after an hour. It is a high protein food and should be refrigerated for storage.
Agar can also be used as a stabilizer, keeping whipped cream toppings firm and preventing separation.
Some other names assigned to Agar powder are: Japanese gelatin, Japanese isinglass, Chinese gelatin, vegetable gelatin, Chinese isinglass and Angel’s hair. A member of a group of food additive products of gels, thickeners, emulsifiers and jellies. Agar is commonly available in flakes, powder and bars but the powder version is the only one we currently stock.
A substitute would be un-flavored gelatin but the gelatin is made from animal by-products and unacceptable for vegetarians.
SPECIFICATION
- Moisture: 11.5
- PH: 6.2
- ASH(%): 0.52
- Gel Strength: 900g/cm2
- Melting point: 36c
- Gelling point: 88c
PACKING
As buyer’s request
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