Dietary Agar: soluble fiber
Agar-agar is a polysaccharide obtained from marine seaweed of the class Rhodophyceae, by an extraction process that results in a fine and homogeneous powder.
Dietary agar is rich in soluble fiber (85%) and minerals (calcium, magnesium and iron), so it helps regulating intestinal flow, controlling cholesterol and sugar levels and preventing overweight. Due to its capacity of absorbing water, it is used in cookery to thicken and to jellify dishes, sweet of savoury, without adding any flavour.
Characteristics
- 100% vegetal
- No calories
- It does not add any odour or flavour
- Rich in soluble fiber and minerals
- Satiating action: it helps preventing overweight
- It helps reducing cholesterol absorption
- It helps regulating intestinal flow
Applications
- Food Supplement
- Cooking