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Agar (E406): What It Is and Is It Safe?

Safe Gelling Agent / Thickener · Thickener

Natural polysaccharide extracted from red algae. Widely used as a vegetarian/vegan alternative to gelatine. Safe and may act as a prebiotic fibre.

Category
Gelling Agent / Thickener — Thickener
Typically used in
Confectionery, ice cream, jams, dairy desserts, vegan products
Regulatory status
Approved EU/USA/UK

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Products

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