Agar Agar

AGAR AGAR POWDER

Agar agar: what is it?

Agar agar (Kanten in Japanese, which means "cold sky") is the product obtained from the processing of red algae (often called agar agar seaweed) and is used as a 100% natural vegetable gelling agent mainly in the preparation of puddings, aspics, dessert jellies, cocktails, ice creams, sweets, jams, other savory recipes, and especially in vegetarian and many vegan recipes.

Agar agar powder is not the only form in which we can purchase this natural gelling agent. There are indeed different forms: agar agar bars and flakes. Many ask us what agar agar is and where it comes from. Agar agar powder is therefore obtained from the drying of the algae of the same name. Once dried, agar agar seaweed can be used as a natural gelling and thickening agent in the right proportions and dosage for the preparation of various recipes.

Many of you may know this product because it is present in many labels of products that are used daily: agar agar is identified by the code E406, a widely used natural gelling agent often adopted as an alternative to fish glue.

On this page, you will be able to buy agar agar online of the best quality. But first, let's see the properties, benefits, uses, and recipes with agar agar powder.

Agar Agar: where to buy

Buying Agar Agar online is very easy at Terza Luna!

We have selected an excellent variety of agar agar powder that will enrich your dishes and your kitchen. Buying agar agar powder means unleashing your creativity, preparing many delicious recipes and experimenting with this ingredient rich in properties and facets, having indeed a low impact on taste.

If you are wondering how and where to buy Agar Agar, you are in the right place. Choose the format you prefer among 50g, 100g, and 250g of agar agar powder, add to the cart, choose from over 700 products for sale online, and proceed to checkout. It will only take you a few seconds to buy Agar Agar online at Terza Luna.

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You can buy agar agar not only online but also in many specialized stores, supermarkets, herbal shops, and organic stores.

Agar Agar Prices

• 50g - 4.50€
• 100g - 8€
• 250g - 18€

Choose the format you prefer and buy dried agar agar on the Terza Luna online shop!

Agar Agar Seaweed: Properties and Benefits

The properties of Agar Agar are increasingly recognized and renowned. Agar agar (also called just "agar") is a polysaccharide that does not alter the taste of the dishes in which it is used, is completely vegetable, and is obtained through a rather complex processing and drying treatment of some types of red algae. It has no caloric impact and is absorbed minimally by the body: it is also thermo-reversible, meaning the gelatinous compound can be dissolved multiple times and then solidified again.

Agar Agar and intestines: therapeutic properties

The relationship between Agar Agar and the intestines is highly regarded. Agar Agar seaweed has beneficial properties on the entire intestinal tract and digestive system. It is a natural anti-inflammatory that has the ability to reduce inflammation in the intestinal walls, like many algae and mucilages. The benefits of Agar Agar are known among people suffering from colitis, constipation, and reflux. Here are some of the main therapeutic properties of Agar Agar:

• laxative
• anti-inflammatory
• restores intestinal regularity
• suppresses hunger
• rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, and K
• rich in calcium and iron
• contains polyunsaturated fatty acids like Omega fats

Agar Agar Calories

Another feature that makes Agar Agar famous is its low calorie content. Let's see how many calories Agar Agar contains:

• 100 gr Agar Agar powder = 26 Kcal

Agar Agar: How to Use?

Agar Agar Dosages

• 1 liter of liquid for 4/5 g of Agar Agar powder.

Over time, this vegetable gelling agent partially loses its firming power, so it is good to use it within 6 months of purchase. If more time has passed, you can increase the amount of powder in the mixture. It can be used to gel products that do not solidify with the classic "fish glue" such as dishes containing pineapple.

For the correct use of Agar Agar powder, unlike classic gelatin, it needs to be dissolved at temperatures between 85°C and 90°C (liquid boiling point). Agar Agar thickens when cold after the powder has been mixed in the right proportions with hot water.

Agar Agar Recipes: sweets, savory dishes, and vegan recipes

The use of Agar Agar in cooking is very common, both for making vegan recipes, but also for preparing desserts and sweets and savory dishes. Here are some of the most well-known recipes with Agar Agar: cheese cake, jams, Bavarian cream, gummy candies, panna cotta, pudding, marshmallows, other sweets and desserts, and savory recipes.

One of the main uses of Agar Agar powder is in making ice cream. The use of agar agar in ice cream aims to make it denser, resulting in slower melting.

Cocktails with Agar Agar

Being a natural thickener, agar agar jelly is often used in the preparation of solid cocktails. Many bartenders and mixologists use agar agar powder for cocktails and high-impact drinks instead of fish glue.