Agar Powder

Agar Powder

Gelidium sesquipedale

SKU Unit Size
22131 6 x 50 g
22132 6 x 100 g
22135 2 kg BULK
22136 5 kg BULK
22137 25 kg RM
  • Description

    Also known as Agar Agar or kanten, Agar powder is an off-white, gelatinous substance extracted from Gelidium sesquipedale seaweed that is dried and powdered. Agar powder is used as a vegetarian gelatin substitute and is non-GMO.

  • Ingredients

    Dried ground extract of gelidium seaweed.

  • Directions

    Soften 1 teaspoon agar in 1 tablespoon cold water, and then add 1 cup boiling water. Dissolve completely and pour jelly into mold. Agar sets at approximately 35 – 37˚C, and can only be re-melted by heating to boiling temperature. Keep in mind agar can be weakened by prolonged heating. Agar is also stable when thawed from frozen. Use in fruit pies, jellies, jams, and soups.

  • Storage

    Recommended shelf life is 12 months when stored in a cool, dry location.

  • Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts Per 10 g Amount % Daily Value
    Calories 15 -
    Fat 0 g 0%
    Saturated Fat 0 g -
    + Trans Fat 0 g 0%
    Carbohydrate 8 g -
    Fibre 8 g 32%
    Sugars 0 g 0%
    Sugar Alcohol - -
    Protein 0 g -
    Cholesterol 0 mg -
    Sodium 10 mg 0%
    Potassium 0 mg 0%
    Calcium 0 mg 0%
    Iron 0.1 mg 2%
SKU Unit Size
22131 6 x 50 g
22132 6 x 100 g
22135 2 kg BULK
22136 5 kg BULK
22137 25 kg RM
  • Description

  • Ingredients

  • Directions

  • Nutrition

  • Storage

  • Also known as Agar Agar or kanten, Agar powder is an off-white, gelatinous substance extracted from Gelidium sesquipedale seaweed that is dried and powdered. Agar powder is used as a vegetarian gelatin substitute and is non-GMO.

  • Dried ground extract of gelidium seaweed.

  • Soften 1 teaspoon agar in 1 tablespoon cold water, and then add 1 cup boiling water. Dissolve completely and pour jelly into mold. Agar sets at approximately 35 – 37˚C, and can only be re-melted by heating to boiling temperature. Keep in mind agar can be weakened by prolonged heating. Agar is also stable when thawed from frozen. Use in fruit pies, jellies, jams, and soups.

  • Nutrition Facts Per 10 g Amount % Daily Value
    Calories 15 -
    Fat 0 g 0%
    Saturated Fat 0 g -
    + Trans Fat 0 g 0%
    Carbohydrate 8 g -
    Fibre 8 g 32%
    Sugars 0 g 0%
    Sugar Alcohol - -
    Protein 0 g -
    Cholesterol 0 mg -
    Sodium 10 mg 0%
    Potassium 0 mg 0%
    Calcium 0 mg 0%
    Iron 0.1 mg 2%
  • Recommended shelf life is 12 months when stored in a cool, dry location.