A food‑grade agar-agar supplied as strips — a high-performance, plant-derived gelling agent widely used as a 100% vegetarian alternative to animal gelatin. Extracted from red algae, this agar produces clear, colourless, odourless gels and functions as a stabilizer, thickener, emulsifier and coagulator across a broad range of food applications.
Key properties
- Produces firm, transparent gels without requiring other colloids
- Gelation temperature: 34°C to 42°C
- Melting temperature: 80°C to 98°C
- Neutral taste and aroma, suitable for clean-label formulations
Typical applications
- Confectionery: gummies, marshmallows, caramels and gelatinous sweets
- Dairy and frozen desserts: yoghurts, ice creams, mousses, custards and chocolate milks
- Sauces, fillings and thermally processed preparations requiring heat-stable gels
- Industrial food production where vegan/vegetarian or clean-label gelling is required
Benefits for manufacturers
- Enables vegetarian/vegan product positioning and allergen-free labeling
- Reliable performance in clear, stable gels that withstand higher temperatures than many animal gelatin systems
- Versatile functional roles: gelling, thickening, stabilizing and emulsifying
Handling and quality
- Supplied in strip form for ease of dosing and handling
- Store in a cool, dry place in sealed packaging to preserve functionality
- Available for bulk food-industry supply; COA and technical specifications can be requested for formulation and regulatory compliance
For formulators and procurement teams, this food‑grade agar-agar strip offers a scalable, label‑friendly gelling solution for a wide range of industrial food products.
Product Details
Harmonized commodity
Brand:
Meron
Country of origin:
India
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