Agar Agar Powder - 1.10 Lbs - 500 g - 17.6 Oz - Origin Spain
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Agar Agar Powder - 1.10 Lbs - 500 g - 17.6 Oz
One daily tea spoon, as part of a balanced diet.
Origin Spain

This agar is a free flowing powder, off white to yellowish, based on pure refined agar. Agar is a natural polysaccharide extracted from various types of red seaweed (Rhodophyceae), mainly Gelidium and Gracilaria. Agar-Agar is a non-calorie fiber as it’s not digestible by the digestive tract, it is practically odorless and insipid. The unique features of Agar-Agar make it an ideal product for use in food preparations, microbiology and molecular biology, amongst other uses. Gelidium grows in the Atlantic Ocean along the Northern Coast of Spain, locally known as Cantabrian Sea and is considered to be amongst the most suitable raw material for the manufacture of high purity Agar-Agar. Mode of action and properties : Gels by itself without the addition of any substances. Strong and thermo-reversible gels with hysteresis. Very high water retention power. Good compatibility with sugar. Low viscosity in hot solution. Gelling capacity will be reduced as pH decreases and temperature increases hence addition of acidic ingredients should be done below 80°C ( 176°F). Directions of use : Three steps to follow : dispersion, hydration and dissolution. Disperse into water and boil (100°C / 122°F) until complete dissolution under vigorous agitation. Gelling occurs upon cooling down. Specifications : Gel Strength : 850 ± 50g/cm² Composition : Agar (E-406). Standardized by addition of sugars(dextrose or maltodextrin). Dosage : 0,1 – 1,5% The optimal dosage will depends on specific application and preferred texture. Storage : Must be stored in a cool and dry place at temperatures between 2-30°C (35,6 – 86°F). Keep away from strong odors. Legislation : Complies with current identification ad purity criteria according to EU Directives. Local food regulations compliance is responsibility of the user.