Agar-agar

Agar-agar is a natural jelly-like substance made from seaweed, used to thicken or set foods like jellies and desserts. It's a vegan alternative to gelatine.

Ingredients:

• 100% Seaweed

Quality:

• Excellent

Uses Of Agar-agar

• Jellies and puddings to set desserts without gelatine.
• Vegan gummy Candies as a plant-based gelling agent.
• Custards and creams to thicken or stabilise.
• Ice Creams and sauces as a thickener or stabiliser.
• Clarifying liquids like juices or stocks (in modern cuisine).

Health Benefits:

• It's rich in fibre, supports digestion and may help with constipation by adding bulk to stool.
• Virtually calorie-free and fat-free, making it a good option for weight management.

• Some studies suggest the fibre in agar may bind to cholesterol and help remove it from the body. 
• May support weight loss, it forms a gel in the stomach, helping you feel full longer, which may reduce overeating.

NOTE:

Excessive intake can cause bloating or digestive discomfort. Should always be taken with plenty of water, as it expands in the stomach.