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Perishable items (such as flax oils or certain probiotics) generally have shorter expiration dates. Although our warehouse is fully air-conditioned, these more fragile items are put in cold storage (freezer or refrigeration unit) for maximum freshness.
Our receiving department does its best to verify and then enter the correct expiration dates for all incoming products. However, discrepancies do occur from time to time. This being said, the exceptionally high turnover at iHerb ensures that our inventory is among the freshest in the industry.
Now Foods has explained that there is no ADDED salt in this product. The sodium listed is part of the sodium sulfate complex which is NOT salt (sodium chloride).
Agar is a naturally gelatinous powder derived from marine red algae. It's perfect vegetarian substitute for beef gelatin in any food application, and makes an excellent thickener for soups, jellies, ice cream and more.
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Agar can be used as a vegetable substitute for gelatin. Dilute 2 Tbsp of Agar Powder in 1 pint of water or fruit juice. Cook for 5 minutes and then add fruit or vegetables. Pour into mold and refrigerate until hard.
Agar-agar powder.
| Supplement Facts | ||
| Serving Size: 1 Tbsp (8 g) | ||
| Serving Per Container: about 7 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value* | |
| Calories | 25 | |
| Calories from Fat | 0 | |
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 10 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6 g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | <1 g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4% | |
| Iron | 10% | |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | ||
Verified Purchase
Agar is a really great gelatin replacement. It works as a thickening agent for cold foods, but will melt again when exposed to heat. This makes it perfect for vegan cheeses, gel desserts similar to Jello, pudding, and gummy candies. It contains both calcium and iron, which helps if you are a vegan trying to incorporate these essential vitamins into your diet. Agar has become a staple in my pantry.
Posted by iHerb Customer on Aug 31, 2017 | Verified Purchase
Super awesome product. Crazy fast shipping.
Posted by iHerb Customer on Jun 28, 2017 | Verified Purchase
We use to thicken soy yoghurt, works well, good value, easily dissolves, fine powder.
Posted by iHerb Customer on Mar 28, 2017 | Verified Purchase
1 tbsp per 1 pint of fruit juice seems a bit much if you want to make a vegan jelly, though it depends on what kind of fruit juice you're using. I used at least 1 1/2 tsp for (on separate occasions) melon soy milk and milk tea; the jelly does get firmer than expected. Look up online for reference on how much agar-agar to put to the jelly you're making.
Posted by iHerb Customer on Jan 29, 2017 | Verified Purchase
I enjoy making fresh fruit and herb kanten, and this product has been an easy to use, high quality replacement for gelatin. I also have an egg sensitivity and understand it can be used to replace eggs in baked goods, but I haven't tried it in that manner yet.
