{"id":2894,"date":"2025-05-28T13:33:25","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T11:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vichemic.pl\/agar-750-800800-850-natural-thickener-and-gelling-miracle-in-food-and-cosmetic-industry\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T00:07:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T23:07:17","slug":"agar-750-800800-850-natural-thickener-and-gelling-miracle-in-food-and-cosmetic-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/agar-750-800800-850-natural-thickener-and-gelling-miracle-in-food-and-cosmetic-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Agar 750\/800;800\/850 &#8211; Natural thickener and gelling miracle in food and cosmetic industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Agar<\/strong> with the 750\/800 and 800\/850 designations is a high-purity extract of red algae (mainly of the <em>Gelidium<\/em> and <em>Gracilaria<\/em> genera), commonly used as a natural gelling, stabilizing and thickening agent. It mainly contains polysaccharides &#8211; agarose and agaropectin &#8211; which give it unique structural properties. These products, with varying gelling strengths (750 to 850 g\/cm\u00b2), are used both in laboratories and in the food and cosmetic industries.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Thanks to its plant-based origin and lack of calories, agar is very popular as an alternative to gelatin &#8211; especially in vegan applications. But its capabilities go much further. Meet <strong>Agar 750\/800;800\/850<\/strong> &#8211; a natural, powerful ingredient with applications ranging from ice cream to laboratory lines.  <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Product Technical Data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trade name:<\/strong> Agar 750\/800; 800\/850<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CAS number:<\/strong> 9002-18-0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EC (EINECS) number:<\/strong> 232-658-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sum formula:<\/strong> <sub>C12H18O9<\/sub> (approximate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Physical form:<\/strong> light beige powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solubility:<\/strong> Insoluble in cold water, completely soluble after boiling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gel strength:<\/strong> 750-850 g\/cm\u00b2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Industrial Applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/food-chemistry\/\">food industry<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/food-chemistry\/agar-750-800800-850\/\">Agar 750\/800;800\/850<\/a> is used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, candies, ice cream, dairy products and diet products. Its heat resistance and pH stability make it an ideal ingredient for ready meals and sauces. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/cosmetic-industry\/\">cosmetics industry<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>In creams, gels, masks and shampoos, agar acts as a natural thickener and emulsion stabilizer. It is biodegradable, gentle on the skin and complies with the requirements of vegan and natural cosmetics. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. microbiology laboratories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p>In microbiology, agar is the basis of culture media for bacteria and fungi. The 750\/800 and 800\/850 variants provide adequate carrier strength and transparency of the medium, making it ideal for diagnostic and clinical studies. <\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits and special features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100% plant-based composition<\/strong> &#8211; ideal for vegans and the halal\/kosher industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High gelling power<\/strong> &#8211; allows stable, resilient structures to be obtained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tasteless and odorless<\/strong> &#8211; does not affect the organoleptic qualities of the product<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thermal stability<\/strong> &#8211; does not melt at room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low dosage<\/strong> &#8211; effective at concentrations as <strong>low<\/strong> as 0.5-1%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety and quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Agar 750\/800 and 800\/850 meets <strong>FCC, USP and Codex Alimentarius<\/strong> quality standards. It contains no allergens, GMOs, gluten or preservatives. It is classified as an <strong>E406<\/strong> additive and is considered completely safe for use in food and cosmetics.  <\/p>\n\n<p>The product should be stored in a dry, cool place, away from sources of moisture and light &#8211; preferably in tightly closed containers.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trivia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agar was discovered in Japan as early as the 17th century.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In molecular biology, it is used for DNA electrophoresis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is also used to clarify wines and juices as a suspension binder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In molecular gastronomy, it allows you to create spectacular gel effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Agar 750\/800;800\/850<\/strong> is a natural, safe and versatile raw material used in <a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/food-chemistry\/\">the food industry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/cosmetic-industry\/\">cosmetics<\/a> and microbiological laboratories. Thanks to its exceptional gelling power and heat resistance, it is used in dozens of technological applications. Check its full specifications and availability at <a href=\"https:\/\/vichemic.pl\/en\/offers\/food-chemistry\/agar-750-800800-850\/\">vichemic.co.uk<\/a>.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Agar with the 750\/800 and 800\/850 designations is a high-purity extract of red algae (mainly of the Gelidium and Gracilaria genera), commonly used as a natural gelling, stabilizing and thickening agent. It mainly contains polysaccharides &#8211; agarose and agaropectin &#8211; which give it unique structural properties. 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