Agar

Agar is a hydrocolloid extracted from red seaweeds that is widely used in the food industry as a gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener. Here is a detailed product description of agar based on the search results:Gelling Agent and Thickener: Agar is a thermo-reversible gel that forms a firm gel at low concentrations, making it an excellent gelling agent for a wide range of food products such as icings, sugar confectionery, canned meat and fish products, diabetic and health foods, and dairy products. It is also used as a thickener and stabilizer in soups, sauces, and dressings.
Nutritional Value: Agar is a fiber and contains almost no calories or nutrients. It is a key component in time-release coatings used in some medications. Neither the liquid nor powdered form contains significant amounts of vitamins or minerals, and all of its carbs and calories come from fiber.