Agar agar

Special Ingredients Agar Agar: Your Natural Vegan Gelling Agent for Culinary Excellence

Discover Special Ingredients Agar Agar, the perfect plant-based alternative to animal gelatine for catering professionals and lovers of innovative cooking. Our naturally sourced European agar agar ensures superior results, stability and exceptional flavour release.

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Why choose our agar agar?

Agar agar is a polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed, known for creating clear, odourless, brittle gels that melt delicately in the mouth. It is ideal for:

• Vegan and vegetarian cooking: a direct gelatine substitute in any recipe.
• Superior quality: stable gels even at low concentrations, resistant to acidic pH down to 3.5.
• Maximum wholesomeness: non-toxic, non-GMO, gluten free and non-irradiated, preserving its natural properties.
• Incredible versatility: from classic jellies to molecular gastronomy techniques.

How to use agar agar: dosage and preparation

For a firm gel, we recommend 7–10 g agar agar per 1 kg of liquid. For softer gels or thickening, 2–10 g is enough.

Quick preparation guide:

1. Hydrate: soak agar agar in the liquid solution for 5–10 minutes.
2. Heat: bring gently to the boil (about 100°C), stirring constantly until fully dissolved.
3. Cool: the gel sets as it cools to about 40–45°C.

Practical tips:

• Acidity: highly acidic fruit or ingredients with pH below 4.5 may require more agar agar.
• Correction: if the gel is not firm enough, reboil the solution and add more agar agar.
• pH compatibility: agar agar is effective in a pH range of 4.5–9.0.

Agar agar: innovative uses in cooking and beyond

The applications are endless:

• Jellies, puddings and creams: perfect for vegan desserts, panna cotta and mousses.
• Thickening: ideal for velvety, stable sauces, soups and gravies.
• Baked goods: helps improve the structure and stability of cakes and biscuits.
• Fruit preserves: gives jams and preserves the right consistency.
• Molecular gastronomy: essential for advanced techniques such as reverse spherification, spaghetti and edible sheets.
• Cosmetics: used as a base for masks and lotions because it retains moisture (1–2 g per 100 ml).

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Make your culinary creations memorable with Special Ingredients Agar Agar. We are your source for innovative, high-quality ingredients.

Available sizes:

• Agar Agar 100g

• Agar Agar 250g

• Agar Agar 500g

• Agar Agar 5kg

• Agar Agar 10kg

• Agar Agar 25kg

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Recipes with agar agar: inspire your creativity

Ready to try your agar agar? Explore our exclusive recipes:

• Red Curry Spaghetti with Agar Agar
• Citrus Sheet with Agar Agar

Combine agar agar with other functional ingredients such as xanthan gum to explore surprising new textures!

Our recipe page offers plenty of inspiration with Special Ingredients Agar Agar.

FAQ:

On our blog you can find information and comparisons between agar agar and other gelling agents such as Ultratex, pectin and many more.

Is agar agar safe?

Yes. Agar agar is widely recognised as safe to consume. It is non-toxic, non-GMO, gluten free and suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Use the recommended amounts for optimal results and to enjoy its benefits.

Useful links

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