Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire Agar ?

Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire Agar ?

AGAR, AGAR-AGAR, subst. masc. Substance mucilagineuse de certaines algues communes dans les mers extrême-orientales : ... Plusieurs de ces aliments sont solides (tranches de carotte ou de pommes de terre); d'autres sont liquides, mais on peut les rendre solides par l'addition de gélatine ou d'agar-agar.

Quel est le rôle de l'Agar-agar ?

On peut donc l'utiliser pour la confection de gelées, confitures, crèmes, mousses, sorbets, crème glacée, poudings, terrines et confiseries. L'agar-agar possède un pouvoir gélifiant de 8 à 10 fois supérieur à la gélatine, il peut donc habilement la remplacer mais attention à diminuer la quantité.

Où est produit l'Agar-agar ?

L'Agar-agar est une substance extraite d'algues rouges originaires du Japon, aujourd'hui on la retrouve notamment dans les magasins spécialisés comme les magasins bio, asiatiques ou encore maghrébins.

Why do Japanese people take agar agar?

• People take agar to lose weight, especially in Japan. In Japan agar is called “kanten,” and it is the main ingredient in “the kanten plan” or “the kanten diet.” Agar is also used to treat diabetes and constipation. In dentistry, agar is used to make dental impressions.

Where is laboratory agar found in nature?

• Agar is obtained from red algae in California or in different parts of East Asia. Agar is a component of the cell wall of those algae. But laboratory agar is not found in nature in the same state it is used in a science lab.

What is the difference between agar agar flakes and agar strands?

• Agar flakes are more expensive than the powder (and gelatin), but less is needed in recipes. Agar strands are the least expensive option. All forms of agar-agar should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry spot such as the pantry, where it will last at least eight months.

Is it safe to use agar agar for bowel obstruction?

• Stay on the safe side and avoid use. Bowel blockage (obstruction): Agar might make bowel obstruction worse, especially if it isn't taken with enough water or other liquid. Get medical advice before taking agar if you have a bowel obstruction.