Agar Agar
Agar is a dried hydrophilic colloidal polygalactoside extracted from certain marine algae of the class Rhodophyceae. Commercially, two types of Agar are produced from Gelidium and Gracilaria species of this red algae. The basic seaweed raw material is gathered in many areas throughout the world. Mediterranean countries, South America, and the Far East are the main sources of Agar. Commercial Agar is processed by hot-water extractions from the cleaned and bleached seaweed, followed by freezing to allow for the removal of soluble salts and finally, filtration. The resulting extract is then dried and milled to the desired particle size.
Agar is one of the most potent gel-forming agents known and is unique among polysaccharides in that it forms gels at a temperature well below its gel-melting temperature. Many commercial uses of Agar depend on this high hysteresis. Agar is compatible with other polysaccharides gums as well as carbohydrates and proteins.
The many varied applications of Agar are outgrowths of its basic characteristics as a gelling agent, suspending agent, emulsifier, and bulking agent. There are several grades of Agar available based on different gel strengths, particle size, and end application. Gumix International’s Agar grades are all-natural, Kosher, Halal, GMO-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Gumix also supplies certified organic grades. Gumix International’s Agar complies with clean label, as well as with U.S. Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF), Food Chemicals Codex (FCC), European Pharmacopoeia (EP), British Pharmacopoeia (BP), JSSFA, JECFA, and E406 requirements.
Applications
Pie Fillings
Piping Gels
Icings
Confectionery
Bakery
Dairy
Desserts
Jelly or Soft Candies
Pudding
Glazes
Low-Calorie Baked Goods
Cake Decorations
Frosting
Custards
Meat Packing
Fruit Fly Rearing
Pharmaceuticals
Nutraceuticals
Dental Molds
Culture Media
Microbiology
Applications
Pie Fillings
Piping Gels
Icings
Confectionery
Bakery
Dairy
Desserts
Jelly or Soft Candies
Pudding
Glazes
Low-Calorie Baked Goods
Cake Decorations
Frosting
Custards
Meat Packing
Fruit Fly Rearing
Pharmaceuticals
Nutraceuticals
Dental Molds
Culture Media
Microbiology