Agar Agar Powder, 1lb (16oz) | Planted-Based Source from Red Algae | Unflavored Thickening Agent for Cooking & Baking | Vegan Substitute for Beef Gelatin | Non-GMO, Vegan Friendly

Agar agar, a gelling agent derived from red algae, traces its origins to 17th century Japan. It was discovered after a Japanese scientist discarded his leftover seaweed soup and noticed it created a gel like substance when exposed to the cold air. The substance was then adopted as a vegetarian gelatin alternative in various Asian cuisines, gaining international recognition for its use in microbiology in the 19th century, when a German microbiologist used it as a culture medium for petri dishes. It's a staple in scientific labs for its heat-stable, non-reactive properties, and continues to be a popular food additive due to its versatility and plant-based origins. WHO TO USE: Mix 1 scoop of agar agar powder with 1 cup of cold water. Bring to a full boil and simmer for around 3 minutes while stirring. • Micro Ingredients offers a plant-based agar agar powder, natural red algae source, vegan friendly gelatin substitute for animal-based gelatin, unflavored thickening agent with no sugar. • Each pouch offers 1 pound (454g) of fresh agar agar powder, 1 scoop per serving, contains approximately 4g per dose, lasts up to 113 days. • Simply mix 1 scoop of agar agar powder with 1 cup of cold water, bring it to a full boil and simmer for around 3 minutes while stirring, then enjoy non-animal sourced pure gelatin. • A great food additive that is rich in dietary fiber, calcium, and iron, perfect for gelatin sheets, vegan cheese, or petri dishes, as well as sweet treats like jello, pudding, ice cream, or cupcakes. • Premium non-GMO agar agar supplement. Made without soy, dairy, gluten, fillers, preservatives, flavors, and tree nuts. Ingredients must pass our 3rd party lab tests to ensure a product that is safe, pure, and potent.