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product_id: 68863939
title: "Foods Agar Powder 5Oz"
brand: "now"
price: "€ 44.07"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Now"
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/68863939-foods-agar-powder-5oz
store_origin: PT
region: Portugal
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# vegan & gluten-free 100% natural marine red algae versatile thickening power Foods Agar Powder 5Oz

**Brand:** now
**Price:** € 44.07
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your recipes with nature’s secret thickener!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Foods Agar Powder 5Oz by now
- **How much does it cost?** € 44.07 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/68863939-foods-agar-powder-5oz)

## Best For

- now enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted now brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pure Plant-Based Power:** Derived from marine red algae for a clean, natural gel
- • **Innovative Texture Play:** Combine with gelatin for unique double-textured desserts
- • **Room Temperature Stability:** Sets firmly and stays solid without refrigeration
- • **Vegan & Gluten-Free Friendly:** Ideal gelatin substitute for conscious eaters
- • **Versatile Culinary Essential:** Perfect thickener for soups, jellies, ice cream & more

## Overview

Now Foods Agar Powder is a premium, 100% natural gelatin substitute derived from marine red algae. This vegan and gluten-free powder offers superior thickening for a variety of culinary creations, from soups to desserts, setting firmly even at room temperature. Perfect for health-conscious professionals seeking versatile, plant-based kitchen innovation.

## Description

Product Description Agar is a naturally gelatinous powder derived from marine red algae. It's the perfect vegetarian substitute for beef gelatin in any food application, and makes an excellent thickener for soups, jellies, ice cream and more. Ingredients Agar Powder. P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Directions Follow product directions. Safety Warning See label See more

Review: Completely tasteless, which is good! Now, this is a "vegetarian gelatine" substitute, but, let's be honest. It costs more than gelatine. It cannot replace gelatine. It uses alge, which is plant life, from the sea, and is therefore in no way vegan- which is good! Vegan diets are dangerous, especially for those who cannot obtain B- vitamins from vegetable sources, which is me, and nearly every woman on the planet. All that aside, this is not so much a gelatine replacement as it is a different gelling agent, and that is a incredible bonus in your dietary repertoire. This sets more firmly, and it stays set, even at room temperature. That allows you to provide pretty fancies at a gathering, without needing to keep it chilled. A lot of people become too concerned about safe food temperature, but that is not my concern. Very seriously, if it isn't spoiled, shut up and eat what you are served. Or, don't eat. I'm entirely too delighted by the ability to serve firm, chewy gummy candy to care about someone's obsessive dietary woes. For many years, I used lots of gelatine, very little liquid, and left my gummies out to dry. I don't need to do that now. What is incredible is that you can use this agar powder AND gelatine to make a double textured confection. This delights my daughter, who thinks it is so fun. Take 1/2 tsp of gelatine and 1/2 cup juice, any kind you like Take also 1/2 tsp agar powder and 1/2 cup juice In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatine over the juice. Let sit for five minutes. Warm in microwave (5-10 seconds, it needs to be body temperature, no more) Stir, and let chill while you do the next step. Sprinkle the agar powder over the juice in a small saucepan. Simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to body temperature. Pour over thickened gelatine, and return to chill, until both are solid. Turn out on service plate. Recipe makes one portion. This is a wonderful twist on that fabulous gelatine mould. The difference in texture allows you to explore the culinary differences when you are testing and creating meals. Variety is necessary, and, we tried this as an educational lesson. Home economics is a serious skill, and this is an inexpensive, tasty lesson in gelatine experience. It also allows you to incorporate different foods into your diet, which is a sadly lacking feature today, which is yet another lesson, that of nutrition...
Review: excelente regulador intestinal. aprovado.

## Features

- PURE POWDER: Agar is a naturally gelatinous powder derived from marine red algae.
- VEGETARIAN SUBSTITUTE FOR GELATIN: It's the perfect vegetarian substitute for beef gelatin in any food application and makes an excellent thickener for soups, jellies, ice cream and more.
- GLUTEN FREE: Agar can be used as a vegan substitute for gelatin's functional properties.
- Your Recipe's Secret Ingredient

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B009K709D2 |
| ASIN  | B009K709D2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 345,097 in Grocery ( See Top 100 in Grocery ) 966 in Baking Supplies: Thickeners |
| Brand | NOW |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Country of origin  | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,091) |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,091) |
| Date First Available | 19 Feb. 2013 |
| Energy (kcal) | 0 kcal |
| Format | Powder |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | NOW06411 |
| Manufacturer  | Now Foods |
| Product Dimensions  | 6.86 x 6.73 x 12.19 cm; 181.44 g |
| Serving Size | 5 g, 5 g |
| Units | 142.0 gram |
| Weight | 186 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NOW
- **Item weight:** 181 g
- **Material feature:** Vegetarian
- **Speciality:** GMO Free, Kosher Certified, Vegan
- **Unit count:** 142.0 gram

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***R on 5 October 2020*

Completely tasteless, which is good! Now, this is a "vegetarian gelatine" substitute, but, let's be honest. It costs more than gelatine. It cannot replace gelatine. It uses alge, which is plant life, from the sea, and is therefore in no way vegan- which is good! Vegan diets are dangerous, especially for those who cannot obtain B- vitamins from vegetable sources, which is me, and nearly every woman on the planet. All that aside, this is not so much a gelatine replacement as it is a different gelling agent, and that is a incredible bonus in your dietary repertoire. This sets more firmly, and it stays set, even at room temperature. That allows you to provide pretty fancies at a gathering, without needing to keep it chilled. A lot of people become too concerned about safe food temperature, but that is not my concern. Very seriously, if it isn't spoiled, shut up and eat what you are served. Or, don't eat. I'm entirely too delighted by the ability to serve firm, chewy gummy candy to care about someone's obsessive dietary woes. For many years, I used lots of gelatine, very little liquid, and left my gummies out to dry. I don't need to do that now. What is incredible is that you can use this agar powder AND gelatine to make a double textured confection. This delights my daughter, who thinks it is so fun. Take 1/2 tsp of gelatine and 1/2 cup juice, any kind you like Take also 1/2 tsp agar powder and 1/2 cup juice In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatine over the juice. Let sit for five minutes. Warm in microwave (5-10 seconds, it needs to be body temperature, no more) Stir, and let chill while you do the next step. Sprinkle the agar powder over the juice in a small saucepan. Simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to body temperature. Pour over thickened gelatine, and return to chill, until both are solid. Turn out on service plate. Recipe makes one portion. This is a wonderful twist on that fabulous gelatine mould. The difference in texture allows you to explore the culinary differences when you are testing and creating meals. Variety is necessary, and, we tried this as an educational lesson. Home economics is a serious skill, and this is an inexpensive, tasty lesson in gelatine experience. It also allows you to incorporate different foods into your diet, which is a sadly lacking feature today, which is yet another lesson, that of nutrition...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***A on 20 September 2022*

excelente regulador intestinal. aprovado.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***R on 28 December 2025*

I loved is a good quality for a good price

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*Last updated: 2026-01-28*