| Agar | H & A Canada | Agar Is a complex polysaccharide extracted from red algae in the south china sea region. The water quality in this region has the least heavy metals thereby providing the highest gel strength for the agar. The unique characteristics of agar include high g...view more Agar Is a complex polysaccharide extracted from red algae in the south china sea region. The water quality in this region has the least heavy metals thereby providing the highest gel strength for the agar. The unique characteristics of agar include high gel strength, high solidification and minimal syneresis. Agar is used in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Applications include ice cream, pulp drinks, soft candy, milk chocolate, dessert, canned goods, jam and jelly. Agar can improve texture and mouth feels in many food products and is Kosher certified. view less | |
| Agar Agar | AEP Colloids, Inc. | Agar Agar is a complex polysaccharide extracted from Red Seaweed of the class Rhodophyceae. Due to its ability to form a firm thermo-reversible gel, one of the unique aspects of Agar is the temperature difference between its gelation point and melting po...view more Agar Agar is a complex polysaccharide extracted from Red Seaweed of the class Rhodophyceae. Due to its ability to form a firm thermo-reversible gel, one of the unique aspects of Agar is the temperature difference between its gelation point and melting point. This stability can be utilized in many applications such as sugar glazes for doughnuts and pastries. Product is also used in non starch breads and desserts as a non-nutritive bulking agent to produce low calorie products. view less |
