Agar Agar — a seaweed-derived gelling agent that sets firm, thermo-reversible gels without refrigeration. Supplied in 25 kg carton or paper bag from our UAE stock.
CAS No.
9002-18-0
Grade
Food grade, gel strength 700–1000 g/cm²
Packing
25 kg carton or paper bag
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Agar Agar is a seaweed-derived gelling agent that sets firm, thermo-reversible gels without refrigeration. Gulf Multi Trading supplies it as part of our thickeners & hydrocolloids range, with material held in the UAE and backed by full batch documentation.
It is supplied as off-white to pale yellow powder or strips, in food grade, gel strength 700–1000 g/cm², with an assay of gel strength ≥ 900 g/cm² (1.5% gel, 20 °C). The CAS number is 9002-18-0.
Applications of Agar Agar
Across the region we supply Agar Agar into:
Setting jellies, Turkish delight and vegetarian confectionery that must hold shape at ambient temperature
Clarifying and fining in juice and brewing operations
Vegetarian substitute for gelatin in desserts and dairy analogues
Microbiological culture media for QC laboratories
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg carton or paper bag. Store in dry storage below 30 °C. Shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Make an inquiry
Tell us the specification you work to and the volume you need. Our sales desk confirms grade availability, packing options and the realistic delivery date before you raise the purchase order.
Technical specification for Agar Agar
CAS No.
9002-18-0
Appearance
Off-white to pale yellow powder or strips
Grade
Food grade, gel strength 700–1000 g/cm²
Purity / Assay
Gel strength ≥ 900 g/cm² (1.5% gel, 20 °C)
Gelling temperature
32–43 °C
Melting temperature
85–95 °C
Ash
5.0% max
Packing
25 kg carton or paper bag
Storage
Dry storage below 30 °C
Shelf life
36 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Setting jellies, Turkish delight and vegetarian confectionery that must hold shape at ambient temperature
Clarifying and fining in juice and brewing operations
Vegetarian substitute for gelatin in desserts and dairy analogues
Microbiological culture media for QC laboratories
What packing is Agar Agar supplied in?
Agar Agar is supplied in 25 kg carton or paper bag. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Agar Agar do you stock?
We supply food grade, gel strength 700–1000 g/cm². If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Agar Agar outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
