Agar Agar

Agar Agar (CAS Number: 9002-18-0) Supplier in South Africa 

Physical Details and Properties

Agar Agar is a natural polysaccharide extracted from certain species of red seaweeds. It has the chemical formula (C12H18O9)n and appears as a white to light yellowish powder. Agar Agar is tasteless, odorless, and dissolves in hot water.

Production Methods

At Forge Chemicals Limited, we source Agar Agar from reliable producers using advanced extraction processes from seaweed biomass.

Industrial Applications

Agar Agar is a versatile ingredient with various applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries:

1. Food Industry: It is widely used as a gelling agent in confectionery, desserts, jams, and jellies.

2. Microbiology: Agar Agar is a solidifying bacterial and fungal culture media agent.

3. Pharmaceuticals: It is used as a suspending and stabilizing agent in medications.

Safety Information

Agar Agar is considered safe for consumption as a food additive and is widely used in the food industry globally.

Choose Forge Chemicals Limited as your trusted Agar Agar supplier in South Africa. We provide high-quality E406 for various industrial applications. Contact us for all your Agar Agar requirements.