Agar
CAS Number:
9002-18-0Agar is a versatile hydrocolloid with applications in various industries, known for its ability to form gels and stabilize mixtures.
Formula
C12H18O9S
HS Code
13023900
Appearance
White to yellowish powder or flakes
Product Overview
Agar is a gelatinous substance derived from red algae, primarily used as a gelling agent in microbiological culture media and food products.
Common Uses
Used in food industry as a thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent; in microbiology for culturing bacteria; in pharmaceuticals as a laxative.
Also Known As
Agar-agarKantenJapanese isinglass
Alternative Products
Gelatincarrageenanpectin.
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