Agar Agar E-406
Agar Agar E-406
Agar Agar E-406
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Agar E406 100g vegan thickener

A plant-based gelling agent. Agar is odorless and tasteless, and contains high levels of manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, sodium, and zinc. It gels several times more strongly than gelatin. It is used in vegan cuisine instead of gelatin. Agar dissolves at temperatures above 80 degrees Celsius and solidifies at 32-39 degrees Celsius. It doesn't need to be refrigerated, as it doesn't dissolve at room temperature.

€3,29
/ 100g
(100g - €3,29)

Expiration date: 31/03/2026

Agar-agar is made from kelp (Rhodophyta), and is a gelling substance whose main ingredient is the sugar galactose, which is difficult for humans to digest. Agar-agar swells in cold water, while it dissolves well in water at about 90-100 °C, and solidifies to form a kind of gel at 40-50 °C. The solidified gel melts when reheated to 90-100 °C.

The use and application of pork gelatin and agar are similar, gelatin is dissolved in hot water and left to cool, agar is dissolved in lazy water and then heated until boiling, about 15g of agar is sufficient for 500ml of water.

Different manufacturers give different caloric values for dry agar-agar powder - where do these differences come from and which value is closest to reality?

Differences in the quoted caloricity of dry agar-agar powder by different manufacturers may be due to several factors:

  1. Production method:

    • Different methods of extracting and processing agar-agar can affect its composition and caloric content. Purification and drying processes may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

  2. Source of raw material:

    • Agar-agar is derived from various species of red seaweed. Different species of algae may have a slightly different chemical composition, which can affect the caloric content of the final product.

  3. Water and non-nutritive content:

    • Agar-agar may contain certain amounts of water, mineral salts and other non-nutritive ingredients. Differences in the content of these ingredients can affect the reported caloric content.

  4. Measurement accuracy and rounding:

    • Different manufacturers may use different methods to measure caloric content and round off values differently. Even small differences in rounding can lead to different results.

Dry agar-agar has a very low caloric value because it consists mainly of water-soluble fibers (polysaccharides), which are difficult for the human body to digest, like fiber. Typical caloric values reported for agar-agar range from 10 to 50 kcal per 100 grams, reproducible scientific studies analyzing the digestibility of agar-agar suggest that practically (i.e., taking into account the average digestibility of an adult human) agar-agar has about 20-30 kcal per 100 grams of dry powder. This is the value closest to the truth for most commercial agar-agar products on the market.

Ingredients: agar (E-406). Agar-agar, produced from red algae (Rhodophyta), is a gelling substance whose main component is the sugar galactose, which is difficult for humans to digest. Agar-agar swells in cold water, but dissolves readily in water at approximately 90-100°C and solidifies, forming a gel at 40-50°C. The solidified gel melts upon reheating to 90-100°C.

Allergens: May contain gluten, mustard, nuts, celery, sesame and soy.

Additional information: Agar E-406 Product suitable for vegans. Packed in Poland for: Walden Farms K. Warda-Poniecka, Wola Gołkowska www.Guiltfree.pl Country of origin: Spain.

Manufacturer: Fit Food

Instructions: The use and application of pork gelatin and agar are similar, gelatin is dissolved in hot water and left to cool, agar is dissolved in lukewarm water and then heated until boiling, about 15g of agar is enough for 500ml of water.

Storage: Store in a dry and dark place, in a tightly closed container.

Sweeteners to avoid: Acesulfame potassium, Aspartam, Sugar, Sodium cyclamate, Erythritol, Fructose, Glucose, Xylitol, Lactitol, Maltitol, Sorbitol, Stevia, Sucralose, Glucose-fructose syrup, Tagatose, Honey

Vegan and organic products: Suitable for vegans, Suitable for vegetarians

Exclude allergens: Milk, Soy, Gluten, Nuts, Eggs

Net weight: 100g