Sobigel Dietary Agar

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Agar

Food Ingredients Functions

Fiber Source

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Dietary Supplement,

Fiber Source

Ingredients

Agar

Food Additive Number

E 406, INS 406

Technologies

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Dietary Fiber

Food Ingredients — Nutrition & Fortification

Dietary Fiber

Features & Benefits

Product hightlights

Agar-agar is a polysaccharide obtained from marine seaweed of the class Rhodophyceae, by an extraction process that results in a fine and homogeneous powder. Dietary agar is rich in soluble fiber (85%) and minerals (calcium, magnesium and iron), so it helps regulating intestinal flow, controlling cholesterol and sugar levels and preventing overweight. Due to its capacity of absorbing water, it is used in cookery to thicken and to jellify dishes, sweet of savory, without adding any flavor.

Characteristics

• 100% vegetal
• No calories
• It does not add any odor or flavor
• Rich in soluble fiber and minerals
• Satiating action: it helps preventing overweight
• It helps reducing cholesterol absorption
• It helps regulating intestinal flow

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Bakery,

Confectionery,

Dairy,

Desserts & Fruit Preparations,

Savory & Culinary

Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being

Nutraceuticals & Supplements

Food & Nutrition Applications

Dietary Supplements,

Fermented Milk Products,

Jams,

Jellies,

Marmalades,

Yogurt

Applications

• Food Supplement
• Cooking