E406 (agar)

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:food
polysaccharide
gelling agent
gptkbp:alternativeName agar-agar
gptkbp:appearance white to yellowish powder or flakes
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:Australia
gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:aroma odorless
gptkbp:caloriesPerServing very low
gptkbp:chemicalFormula variable (polysaccharide)
gptkbp:component agarose
agaropectin
gptkbp:derivedFrom red algae
gptkbp:EC_number gptkb:E406
gptkbp:flavor tasteless
gptkbp:gelling_temperature 32–40°C
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label E406 (agar)
gptkbp:mainIngredient none known
gptkbp:meltingPoint about 85°C
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Codex_Alimentarius
gptkbp:solubility soluble in hot water
gptkbp:source gptkb:Gelidium
gptkb:Gracilaria
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:dessert
microbiology
food industry
desserts
gptkbp:usedFor appetizer
molecular gastronomy
laxative
stabilizer
thickener
vegetarian capsules
bacterial culture media
clarifying agent in brewing
ice cream stabilizer
jelly desserts
preserving eggs and fish
vegetarian gelatin substitute
gptkbp:vegetarian true
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:E400–E499_(thickeners,_stabilizers,_emulsifiers)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7