Agar agar is derived from red seaweed (algae). It serves as a plant-based, vegan alternative to gelatin, used extensively as a thickener in cooking and as a solid culture medium in microbiology. It sets at room temperature, creates a firm texture, and is high in fiber.
Agar agar is derived from red seaweed (algae). It serves as a plant-based, vegan alternative to gelatin, used extensively as a thickener in cooking and as a solid culture medium in microbiology. It sets at room temperature, creates a firm texture, and is high in fiber.
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