Description
Agar, also known as just ‘agar’, is a mix of carbohydrates extracted from seaweed, specifically red sea algae. It is a vegetarian alternate to gelatine. It is a helpful culinary ingredient and can be used to thicken soups, make jams and jellies, custards, ice creams and other desserts that need to gelatinize and set.Can be used as a thickener, gelling agent, texturizer, moisturizer, emulsifier, flavour enhancer and absorbent.Derived from red seaweed, this natural thickener is mainly used as a gelling agent in desserts, puddings, and pie fillings. It is white and semi-translucent in appearance and acts as an alternative to gelatin. Not only Agar Agar is a very strong gelling agent, but it also has no residual flavor or fragrance which makes it a perfect choice for making your favorite desserts, and jellies.Agar Agar contains a good chunk of fiber, plus a range of micronutrients, including manganese, magnesium, folate and iron.
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