Agar Agar

Description

Agar agar is a common food additive used as a thickening agent in many products. It is widely used because it helps manufacturers control the viscosity of their final product. In this article, we will explain the properties and uses of this chemical substance and show the best way to buy agar agar.

Where to buy agar agar?

If you would like to know any further information about this chemical or buy the highest-quality agar, contact us at Shanghai Chemex using the numbers below this page.

Physical and chemical properties

Agar agar appears as a light-yellow powder with no detectable odor. Below are some of its most essential properties.

Chemical formula	C14H24O9
CAS number	9002-18-0
Molecular weight	336.33g/mol

It is interesting to know that this chemical is freely soluble in hot water; however, it cannot mix with cold water and is not soluble in alcohol. So if yo want to mix this chemical with water, you should mix it with cold one.

Agar agar uses

This chemical is widely used in cosmetic products and the food industry. Manufacturers use this chemical in their products because it can help control the viscosity of the final product. For example, many cosmetic manufacturers use this chemical to adjust the viscosity of hair and face cream.

Moreover, it is a common ingredient in food products because it can help manufacturers achieve their desired viscosity. Many industries buy this chemical as a thickening agent for producing jellies, puddings, cheesecakes, and gummy candies.

Is agar agar vegan?

Yes, it is interesting to know that vegans can easily use this additive because it comes from algae. So, it has a plant-based thickening agent.

What is the difference between gelatin and agar agar?

Both of these food additives can control the viscosity of the product. However, there is a main difference between these two chemicals. One of them is that gelatin has an animal-based source, which means vegetarian people cannot use it. However, agar agar is completely plant-based and comes from red algae. That is why even vegetarian people can easily use it.

What are the benefits of agar agar?

Some people say that agar agar is great for losing weight because it can give you a feeling of fullness and help you manage your weight. So, if you are vegetarian and you want to use a thickening agent to increase the viscosity of your food and also help you lose weight, you can eat food containing agar.

Agar agar MSDS

You should store this chemical in a cool and dry area away from strong oxidizing agents because it is stable under normal conditions. It should also be stored away from water and moisture because it has hygroscopic properties, and once it absorbs heat, the chemical properties of this substance can change. However, this idea is not proven yet.

The bottom line

Agar agar is one of the most common additives, mainly used in manufacturing food and cosmetics. It is known as a great thickening agent that can help manufacturers control the viscosity of the final product. You can contact us at Shanghai Chemex and buy this chemical with the highest quality.

Frequently asked questions

What is agar agar?

Agar agar is a well-known thickening agent widely used in preparing food and cosmetic industries. This chemical is mainly used to increase the viscosity of food and cosmetic products.

What is agar agar commonly used for?

This chemical is commonly used to control the product’s viscosity in food and cosmetics. That is the reason why many industries use it as a thickening agent.

Is agar agar vs gelatin?

Agar agar and gelatin are two different chemicals with similar properties. Agar agar is a plant-based chemical, so vegetarian people can easily use it, unlike gelatin. So, different people decide to use different kinds of thickening agents in their food products based on their lifestyles.