
| Item | Specification |
| Melting point | 85–95°C |
| Bulk density | 720 kg/m³ |
| Solubility in H₂O | 1.5% when heated |
| pH | 6.5–6.8 (1.5% gel, after autoclaving) |
| Biological source | synthetic |
| Odour | bland |
| Sensitivity | moisture-sensitive and hygroscopic |
In food applications, agar powder is primarily used as a gelling agent, thickening agent, and stabiliser, commonly employed in the production of desserts and cold foods such as jellies, puddings, cold cakes, ice cream, cakes, and candies.
In the pharmaceutical industry, agar powder is utilised for its biocompatibility, stability, and gel-based sustained-release properties, primarily applied in: sustained-release capsules/tablets, ointments, suppositories, etc.
Due to its high transparency and stable gelling properties, agar powder is a core component of microbial culture media and can be customised by adjusting agar concentration to meet specific requirements.
In the cosmetics industry, agar is added as a thickener and stabiliser to products such as creams, masks, and shampoos to regulate texture while enhancing skin or hair hydration.
In the textile and paper industries, agar can be used as a sizing agent to enhance fibre adhesion and paper strength.
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