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Agar
Gelling agent · Stabiliser · Thickener
What it is
A setting agent from seaweed, used where gelatine would be unsuitable.
What it does
Gelling agent
Sets a liquid into a gel.
Stabiliser
Keeps a mixture from separating over time.
Thickener
Makes a food thicker without changing its taste.
Regulatory position
European Union
Authorised for use in food
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