Agar-agar

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS No 9002-18-0

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Agar-agar is obtained from red algae and is authorised as a food additive for jams and marmalades, sweets, yoghurt and seasoning preparations, infusions and coatings for meat products.

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Food additive (E 406)

Filler

Gelling agent

Thickener

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer