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Agar-Agar Powder

Agar-Agar Powder is a plant-derived gelling agent made from red seaweed, commonly used in Asian and vegan cooking to set desserts, custards, jellies and to clarify broths. It is prized for forming firm gels that hold at room temperature and for being a vegan alternative to animal gelatin. Nutritionally, Agar-Agar Powder is almost pure soluble fiber and mineral-rich: it provides 80g of fiber per 100g and is a concentrated source of calcium and magnesium. Because only small amounts are used in recipes, it contributes little energy but can boost the fiber and mineral content of foods. From a health perspective, agar-agar is valued for its very high fiber content and mineral contributions, and for being plant-based and low in fat and sugar — properties that make it useful when you want to thicken or set foods without adding calories or animal products.

Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Culinary processed · ~8.00€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

S+

Optimal

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

160 kcal

8% of Daily kcal · low-calorie

Protein

0.5 g

1% RDI

Fat

0.1 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

80 g

29% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

80 g

100% RDI

Salt

0.3 g

5% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

S+ · 10.0 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Agar-Agar Powder healthy?

Yes, Agar-Agar Powder is exceptionally healthy, earning an S Health Grade. It is a good source of dietary fiber (80g per 100g).

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Agar-Agar Powder?

Agar-Agar Powder is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.

Q.05Is Agar-Agar Powder gluten free?

Yes, Agar-Agar Powder is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Agar-Agar Powder?

100g of Agar-Agar Powder contains 160 kcal, 0.5g protein, 80g carbohydrates, 0.1g fat, and 80g fiber.

Q.04Is Agar-Agar Powder vegan?

Yes, Agar-Agar Powder is vegan.

Q.06Is Agar-Agar Powder lactose free?

Yes, Agar-Agar Powder is lactose free.

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