Agar Agar – Vegetarian Gelatin
The vegetarian version of gelatin is called agar agar. It is a colorless, odorless, vegan, gluten-free thickener that works well in a variety of cooking applications.
Category Food Industry
Catalog Number: ASF-3001
CAS Number: 9002-18-0
MW: Variable
MF: (C12H18O9) n
- Description
- Product Information
The vegetarian version of gelatin is called agar agar. It is a colorless, odorless, vegan, gluten-free thickener that works well in a variety of cooking applications like sweets, cheese, candy, marshmallows, puddings, and jams. This substitute for regular gelatin is healthier, Free of fat and calories.
| Cat. Number | ASF-3001 |
| CAS Number | 9002-18-0 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00081288 |
| Molecular Weight | – |
| Molecular Formula | (C12H18O9) n |
| Storage Temperature | +20°C |
| Form and Color | Off-white to cream, Powder |
| pH (10% in water) | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Ash | ≤ 5% |
| Acid Insoluble Substances | ≤ 0.1% |
| Water | ≤ 12% |
| Gelling Temperature | 32 – 38 °C |
| Synonym | Gum agar / Vegetarian Gelatin |




