Agar-agar 1200 Ministry of Spices 1kg

Agar-agar is a natural thickener and a real find for those looking for a plant-based gelatin substitute. It is obtained by extracting storm and red algae that grow in the White Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Not only vegetarians, but also ordinary supporters of a healthy diet can buy agar-agar, because it thickens gelatin better. This is a safe food additive, which in the food industry is designated E406. It is added to various liquids to make them dense and viscous.

What properties does the spice agar-agar have?

The thickener consists of polysaccharides, including galactose, pentose, agarose, agaropectin, angirogalactose, pyruvic and glucuronic acids. It contains potassium, magnesium, iron, iodine, manganese and fiber.

Agar-agar is a probiotic that promotes the development of beneficial microorganisms and improves immunity. It is not absorbed by the body, but only swells in the stomach and then, without decomposing, leaves it, simultaneously activating intestinal motility. Such properties allow the product to be used as a mild natural laxative, which is not addictive but does not wash away beneficial substances from the body.

It is able to remove toxins and accelerates the recovery of the intestines after poisoning. This dietary supplement normalizes glucose levels, binds and removes excess cholesterol. Helps cleanse the liver of harmful compounds, normalizing and improving its functioning. Since it is extracted from algae, it contains enough iodine, so agar-agar is recommended for those who suffer from iodine deficiency.

Agar-agar in cooking

The food additive is found in the form of:

• powder;
• cereal;
• plates
• tapes.

In cooking, it is used to prepare dairy desserts, ice cream, fruit and berry jellies, marmalade, cheesecakes, various pastries and cakes. Agar-agar can only be dissolved in warm water. 1 teaspoon can thicken 1 cup of liquid. As soon as the solution cools to 35-40 degrees, it becomes gel-like, continuing to thicken as the temperature drops.