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Send EmailE406, Agar, Vegrano Agar, Gelling Agent, Powdered Vegetable Gelatin, 9002-18-0
CAS No : 9002-18-0
Agar agar is a natural, indigestible polysaccharide obtained from various red algae belonging to the Gelidiacee family, currently considered harmless and non-toxic.
It has a thickening and stabilizing function mainly and is used both by the food industry - especially for the preparation of puddings, jellies, jams, candies, creams, canned meats, etc. - and by the pharmaceutical industry.
Agar agar is also used in phytotherapy as a calming, anti-inflammatory and protective agent for the stomach and intestinal mucosa, thanks to the thin layer it forms on these walls. It is a compound that, in addition to being difficult to digest, also has indigestion properties. to retain large amounts of water: these two properties allow a great feeling of fullness in the stomach; for this reason it is often used in diet foods.
Although no adverse side effects are currently known in the concentrations normally used, higher doses (> 5 g) may cause laxative effects by increasing fecal mass (especially in children), bloating and swelling due to fermentation. compound by intestinal microflora.
Agar Agar (E 406), obtained by extracting seaweed, is a type of vegetable gelatin.
Gel Strength: 1000 gr/cm²
It is used as a herbal alternative to gelatin in the food sector.
It is a highly preferred product in vegan product production.
It can be used in every product where gelatin is used.
It is of Italian origin and is a food quality product with a high gelation degree.
Where is Vegrano Agar Agar Used?
Agar Agar as a stabilizer; It is frequently used in cheeses, ice creams, fermented dairy products, yogurt, chocolate milks, decoration gels, cake coating candies, Turkish delights, caramels, marshmallows, jelly beans and cookies.
As a thickener and gelling agent; It is used in canned meats, further processed meat products, ready-made soups, energy foods, diet jams and marmalades, energy foods, peanut butter to reduce sugar levels, jams, honey and butter.
It is frequently preferred to increase transparency and provide color and taste revision of soft candies, and to increase the shelf life of products in bakery products.
It also widely serves as a thickener in jelly foods and ice creams.
Vegrano Agar Agar Food areas of use:
Agar Agar is used in the food sector as a completely herbal alternative to gelatin.
It can be used in every product where gelatin is used.
Agar Agar As a stabilizer; It is used in cream cheeses, ice creams, fermented dairy products, yogurt and chocolate milks.
It acts as a stabilizer in decoration gels, cake coating sugars, Turkish delights, caramels, marshmallows, jelly beans, cookies.
As a thickener, gelling agent; It is used in canned meats, further processed meat products, ready soups, energy foods, diet jams and marmalades, energy foods, to reduce sugar levels, peanut butter, jams, honey and butter.
It is used in bakery products, bread and cakes to increase transparency, to correct color and taste, and to extend shelf life.
Agar Agar is used as a thickener in ice cream and jelly foods.
Agar Agar is used as a medium.
Dosage: Kg / 3 g