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Since its founding in 1933, Moorhead & Company has produced and distributed quality Agar Agar and agar blended products throughout North America. From Gracilaria (food grade) to Gelidium (bacterial) to specialty blends, Moorhead maintains a solid reputation in the food industry as well as supporting research and development.

The best quality Gracilaria / Gelidium Agars are red algae derived from seaweed and continues to be a popular substitute for gelatin. Commonly known as Agar Agar, it has been used as a food ingredient in the Far East for generations as well as a medium for growing bacteria (Gelidium).

Moorhead & Company’s products are derived from only 100% natural seaweed, and contain no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, or preservatives. It is the perfect substitute for animal based gelatins.

Gracilaria is shelf stable meaning no refrigeration is required. Simply boil Gracilaria (agar agar) with water for 3 minutes, add your favorite fruit and chill. Gracilaria does not require refrigeration but chilling the finished product accelerates the process.

Suggested Use: Agar can be used as a vegetable substitute to make gelatin. Dilute 2 Tbsp. of Agar Powder in 1 pint of water or fruit juice. Cook for 5 minutes and then add fruit or vegetables. Pour into mold and refrigerate until hard. Please note: Agar Agar will not melt when left on the kitchen counter but chilling the product accelerates to process.

Weight loss: add ½ tsp of agar to your favorite tea. Consume the beverage 10 minutes before your meal. It will help abate your appetite. Agar-agar dissolves in boiling water at 80C and sets below 40C. 1 tsp of agar-agar sufficiently sets itself in 500 cc liquid. If you like, you may also use agar-agar as a miso soup ingredient.

Gracilaria can be used to make “jell-o shooters” as well. Simply use Gracilaria instead of jell-o... don’t forget the sugar!

Another merit of Gracilaria is that its high content of dietary fiber works to repress respiratory systems of sugar and fat in our body, which in turn prevents high cholesterol and sugar level.