Agar is a natural polysaccharide extracted from red algae, primarily species of the genera Gelidium and Gracilaria. Agar is composed of two primary components: agarose and agaropectin. It is widely ...

Agar agar is a natural gelling agent extracted from red algae (Gracilaria and Gelidium). It is one of the most popular alternatives to animal gelatin and is the superhero of vegans and vegetarians ...