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CFI Agar Agar (900) Powder - Food Grade (1kg)

CFI Agar Agar (900) Powder - Food Grade (1kg)

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CFI Agar Agar (900) Powder is a food grade, seaweed-derived powder used as a vegan alternative to gelatine in food recipes and as a thickening aid in DIY cosmetic formulations. It is a white to cream coloured, free-flowing, odourless powder that helps liquids gel, stabilise, and thicken. One of its most useful features is that it can set liquids at room temperature once properly activated. This is a dry powdered ingredient, not a ready-to-use gel.

♡ Why we love it: Agar agar is one of those wonderfully versatile pantry-meets-workshop ingredients that earns its place quickly. It is especially handy for makers who want a plant-based gelling option that works across both food and cosmetic projects.

This product is certified: Food Grade, Vegan, Halaal, and Kosher.

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  • Ingredients: 100% natural Agar Agar 900
  • Form: Fine powder
  • Appearance: White to cream coloured, free-flowing, odourless powder
  • Suitable For: Food and Cosmetic Use
  • Food Grade
  • Vegan
  • Recommended Usage Rate: 0.05-0.15%
  • Activation: Agar in solution is activated at temperatures above 100°C
  • Gelling liquids in food recipes
  • Thickening and stabilising food applications
  • Replacing gelatine in vegan recipes
  • Adding body to DIY cosmetic formulations
  • Helping hold other ingredients together in masks, gels, and similar products

    This Product Is For:

  • Vegan and plant-based makers looking for a gelatine alternative
  • Bakers and food crafters who need a room-temperature setting agent
  • DIY formulators making cosmetic gels or thickened water-based products
  • This Product Is Not For:

  • Anyone looking for a ready-made gel
  • Oil-only formulations
  • Use without heating when activation is required
  • Disperse into your liquid phase and heat thoroughly to activate.
  • Use in food recipes where you want a vegan gelling or thickening ingredient.
  • Add to suitable DIY cosmetic formulations to help thicken and stabilise.
  • Start within the recommended usage range and adjust to suit your recipe or formulation.
  • Keep well sealed when not in use.
  • Store away from children, animals, moisture, sunlight, and heat.
  • Use clean, dry utensils when handling the powder.
  • Follow your recipe or formulation method carefully for best results.

Q: Does agar agar need heat to work?
A: Yes. Agar in solution needs high heat to activate properly before it can set and perform as expected.

Q: Will it set at room temperature?
A: Yes, one of its key benefits is that it can set liquids at room temperature once correctly prepared.

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