Agar agar 1200, 100g

Agar-agar (or simply agar) is a plant analogue of gelatin, obtained from several types of beneficial and brown algae. By nature, agar is not endowed with taste, color, or smell. It is produced in several forms: flakes, powder or plates. When the agar hardens, it forms a dense, cloudy-transparent jelly. Agar is also classified as a food additive E406, safe for the body.

Useful properties

The algae from which agar is produced are rich in iodine and minerals - he inherited them. Good news for those with a sweet tooth - agar is not a source of calories because it is not absorbed by the body. In the stomach it swells and gives a feeling of fullness - for this property it is even included in some diets. Agar quickly passes through the intestines, stimulating its motility, capturing and removing toxins and waste along the way.

How to use agar-agar

Most often, agar-agar is used in the preparation of marshmallows, jams, souffles, puddings, marmalade, marshmallows, for thickening soups - sauces, as well as for meat and fish jellies. It is also used in the manufacture of products for diabetics. Agar has also found a place in Petri dishes and is used in microbiology.