| CAS# | 9002-18-0 |
| Formula | (C12H18O9)n |
| INS Number | 406 |
| E Number | E406 |
| Synonyms | Agar, Bengal isinglass |
| Groups/Uses | Food Additive, Medicine |
| Markets | Food & Beverage, Personal care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Agar Agar?
Agar Agar is a gel-like substance derived from red algae, which is a plant-based alternative to gelatin that can be used as a food additive.
What are the uses of Agar Agar?
Agar Agar is used as a thickener, gelling, setting, clarifier, and vegetarian substitute in food industry. It is used as a laxative and appetite suppressant in medicine.
What are the different forms of Agar Agar?
Agar Agar comes in powder, flake, and bar form. Powdered Agar Agar is the most popular form because it is easy to measure and dissolve.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Agar Agar to users/customers for Food & Beverages and Personal care & Pharmaceuticals.
Agar Agar Specifications
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC)
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White to pale yellow bundles consisting of thin, membranous agglutinated strips, or in cut, flaked, granulated, or powdered forms. |
| Solubility | Insoluble in cold water, but it is soluble in boiling water |
| Arsenic | NMT 3 mg/kg |
| Ash (Acid-Insoluble) | NMT 0.5%, calculated on the dried basis |
| Ash (Total) | NMT 6.5%, calculated on the dried basis |
| Gelatin | Passes test |
| Insoluble Matter | NMT 1.0% |
| Lead | NMT 5 mg/kg |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 20.0% |
| Starch | Passes test |
| Water Absorption | Passes test |