Agar is a gelatinous substance that is usually extracted from algae. Agar is derived from polysaccharide agarose, which is a crucial supporting structure in the cell walls of the specific species of algae. Polysaccharide agarose is easily released from the algal cell walls on boiling. Agar is mainly extracted from the algae which are known as agarophytes which belongs to the Rhodophyta (red algae) phylum. In chemical terms agar is a polymer that is formed from the subunits ... Read more
Agar is derived from the polysaccharide agarose, which forms the supporting structure in the cell walls of agarophytes belonging to the Rhodophyta (Red algae) phylum; gracilaria, gelidium and gelidiella which are a genus of red algae, are cultivated commercially for the production of agar. Commercial cultivation of Gracilaria was initially carried out using gracilaria chilensis, which is a red seaweed originating from the southern coast of Chile. Gelidium seaweed is primarily harvested on ... Read more
The agar market is a dynamic and evolving sector that plays a crucial role in various industries. Agar, derived from seaweed, is a gelatinous substance widely used for its gelling, stabilizing, and thickening properties. This natural product has found applications in diverse fields, ranging from the food and beverage industry to microbiology and pharmaceuticals.
In terms of market overview and scope, the ... Read more
The Agar Market is estimated to be valued at Us$ 298.07 Mn in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR Of 4.67% over the forecast period 2022-2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Agar is a gelatinous, sugary substance extracted from algae. It is commonly used as a gelling agent, thickening agent and emulsifier in food products such as ... Read more
Market Overview:
Agar is a jelly-like substance extracted from red algae. It is commonly used as a gelling agent in food, microbiology and other applications due to its ability to form thermoreversible gels. Agar finds wide usage in confectioneries, bakery products, meat & poultry products, dairy & frozen foods, etc. helping food manufacturers to stabilize product textures and acts as a thickening agent.
Market Key Trends:
One of the key trends fueling the ... Read more
The agar market is estimated to be valued at US$ 302.4 Mn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.4% over the forecast period 2023-2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Agar is a jelly-like substance extracted from red algae. It is commonly used as a gelling agent, thickening agent, stabilizer or emulsifier in food products. Agar finds wide applications ... Read more
Agar is a jelly-like substance extracted from red seaweed which is widely used as a gelling agent, thickening agent, stabilizer or texturizer in various food products such as jams, jellies, desserts and canned products as well as microbiological media, medical products, ballistic gel, and cosmetics. It acts as a substitute for gelatin and is preferred by vegan and vegetarian population. The growth of the food industry along with rising health consciousness has led to increased demand for ... Read more
