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AEP Colloids Agar Agar

AEP Colloids Agar Agar is a complex polysaccharide extracted from Red Seaweed of the class Rhodophyceae. Known for its ability to form a firm thermo-reversible gel, one of the unique aspects of Agar is the temperature difference between its gelation point and melting point. This stability can be utilized in many applications. When added to sugar glazes for doughnuts and pastries, its ability to increase the viscosity of the glaze and thus increase adherence of that glaze to the product, has brought about its wide acceptance in this application.

Ingredient Name: Red Seaweed

Functions: Bulking Agent, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Ingredients
Red Seaweed
Technologies

Applications & Uses

Application
  • Bakery
  • Confectionery
  • Dairy
  • Microbiological
  • Culture Media
  • Dental Molds
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Meat Packing
  • Pie Filling
  • Icing
  • Cake Decorations
  • Piping Gels
  • Jelly or Soft Candy
  • Frosting
  • Insect Rearing
  • Doughnut Glazing
  • Custards
  • Pudding
  • Desserts
  • Laxative
  • Colon Cleansing

Properties

Appearance
Off white to light tan powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solubilitymin. 100°C
Gelation Temperature32 - 40°C
Gel Strengthmin. 600gm/cm2
pH5.5 – 8.5
pH Stability Range4.5 – 9.0