{"product_id":"ausamics-agar-agar-powder-food-grade","title":"Agar Agar Powder (Food Grade) | Natural Plant-Based Gelling Agent","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.au-wrap{font-family:-apple-system,'DM Sans',sans-serif;color:#1e1c18;max-width:800px;line-height:1.6}\n.au-intro{font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;color:#4a4640;margin-bottom:24px;padding:18px 22px;background:#f8f4ee;border-left:4px solid #2d5a3d;border-radius:3px}\n.au-intro strong{color:#1a3a2a}\n.au-section{margin-bottom:28px}\n.au-heading{font-size:11px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#2d5a3d;margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:7px;border-bottom:2px solid #c9a84c;display:inline-block}\n.au-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13.5px}\n.au-table tr{border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4dc}\n.au-table td{padding:10px 14px;vertical-align:top}\n.au-table td:first-child{width:190px;font-weight:600;color:#4a4640;background:#f5f3ee;font-size:12.5px}\n.au-table td:last-child{color:#1e1c18;font-weight:500}\n.au-apps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}\n.au-app{background:#f0f4f1;border:1px solid #c8d8cc;border-left:3px solid #2d5a3d;border-radius:3px;padding:10px 14px;font-size:13.5px;color:#1a3a2a;font-weight:500}\n.au-app::before{content:'→ ';color:#c9a84c;font-weight:700}\n.au-features{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}\n.au-feature{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:13.5px;color:#4a4640;padding:8px 12px;background:#f8f4ee;border-radius:3px}\n.au-feature::before{content:'✓';color:#2d5a3d;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;margin-top:1px}\n.au-clean{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:4px}\n.au-clean-badge{background:#1a3a2a;color:#e8c96a;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:20px;letter-spacing:.04em}\n.au-storage{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px}\n.au-storage-item{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;font-size:13.5px;color:#4a4640}\n.au-storage-item::before{content:'✓';color:#2d5a3d;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0}\n.au-warning{background:#fff8e6;border:1px solid #e8c96a;border-left:4px solid #c9a84c;border-radius:3px;padding:16px 20px;font-size:13px;color:#4a4640;line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:12px}\n.au-warning strong{color:#1a3a2a}\n.au-badges{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px}\n.au-badge{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;background:#1a3a2a;color:#e8c96a;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:3px;letter-spacing:.04em}\n.au-bulk{background:#f0f4f1;border:1px solid #b8ccbe;border-radius:3px;padding:14px 18px;font-size:13.5px;color:#1a3a2a;margin-top:20px}\n.au-bulk a{color:#2d5a3d;font-weight:700}\n.au-perf{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}\n.au-perf-item{background:#f8f4ee;border:1px solid #e0dbd0;border-radius:3px;padding:12px 14px;font-size:13px;color:#4a4640}\n.au-perf-item strong{display:block;color:#1a3a2a;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:2px}\n@media(max-width:600px){.au-apps{grid-template-columns:1fr}.au-perf{grid-template-columns:1fr}.au-table td:first-child{width:130px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"au-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"au-intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAusamics Agar Agar Powder — Food Grade (CAT: BA-1019)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-purity hydrocolloid extracted from selected red algae (\u003cem\u003eGracilaria\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGelidium\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), delivering \u003cstrong\u003efirm, clear, and reproducible gels\u003c\/strong\u003e across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and technical applications. With a gel strength of 900–950 g\/cm², it is a premium plant-based alternative to gelatin — vegan, gluten-free, halal, and GMO-free. Stocked in Australia for fast local delivery.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"au-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-heading\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"au-table\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalog Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBA-1019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAS Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9002-18-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSource\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed algae (\u003cem\u003eGracilaria\u003c\/em\u003e spp. \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003eGelidium\u003c\/em\u003e spp.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine dehydrated powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to off-white powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥99% agar polysaccharides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGel Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900–950 g\/cm² (1.5% gel, Nikan method)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGelling Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32–40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMelting Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85–95°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffective pH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 – 8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoss on Drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤15%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 months under recommended conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g | 500 g | 1 kg | Bulk supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS \/ AHECC Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1302.39\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PERFORMANCE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"au-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-heading\"\u003ePerformance at a Glance\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-perf\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-perf-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e900–950 g\/cm²\u003c\/strong\u003eGel strength — firm, clean results\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-perf-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32–40°C\u003c\/strong\u003eSets on cooling — no refrigeration needed\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-perf-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e85–95°C\u003c\/strong\u003eMelting point — heat-stable gels\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-perf-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH 5–8\u003c\/strong\u003eEffective across a broad pH range\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CLEAN LABEL --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"au-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-heading\"\u003eClean Label Credentials\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-clean\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-clean-badge\"\u003e✓ Vegan\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-clean-badge\"\u003e✓ Gluten-Free\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-clean-badge\"\u003e✓ Lactose-Free\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-clean-badge\"\u003e✓ Halal\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-clean-badge\"\u003e✓ GMO-Free\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-clean-badge\"\u003e✓ Plant-Based\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"au-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-heading\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-feature\"\u003eHigh gel strength (900–950 g\/cm²) — produces firm, professional-quality gels consistently\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-feature\"\u003eCrystal-clear finish — ideal for confectionery, plated desserts, and premium food presentation\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-feature\"\u003eSets at room temperature (32–40°C) — no refrigeration required for gelation\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-feature\"\u003eHeat-stable gels (melts at 85–95°C) — significantly more heat-resistant than gelatin\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-feature\"\u003eThermoreversible — can be melted and re-set multiple times without loss of gel integrity\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-feature\"\u003eSmooth dissolution in boiling water — no clumping when dispersed correctly\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-feature\"\u003eBatch-to-batch reproducibility — predictable texture and setting performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- APPLICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"au-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-heading\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-apps\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-app\"\u003eJellies, puddings \u0026amp; desserts\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-app\"\u003eVegan gelatin replacement\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-app\"\u003eConfectionery \u0026amp; fruit gels\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-app\"\u003eIce cream \u0026amp; dairy stabilisation\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-app\"\u003eJams, preserves \u0026amp; beverage clarification\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-app\"\u003eMolecular gastronomy\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-app\"\u003eCapsule coatings \u0026amp; pharmaceutical excipient\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-app\"\u003eControlled-release formulations\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- STORAGE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"au-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-heading\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Stability\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-storage\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-storage-item\"\u003eStore at \u003cstrong\u003e15–25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-storage-item\"\u003eProtect from moisture — hygroscopic product; reseal tightly after use\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"au-storage-item\"\u003eShelf life: \u003cstrong\u003e24 months\u003c\/strong\u003e from date of manufacture under recommended conditions\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTENDED USE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"au-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-heading\"\u003eIntended Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-warning\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eFood, Pharmaceutical \u0026amp; Industrial Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Suitable for food manufacturing, pharmaceutical excipient use, and industrial applications. Not intended for medical treatment or veterinary therapeutic use.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TRUST BADGES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"au-badges\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-badge\"\u003e✓ Food Grade\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-badge\"\u003e✓ COA Available\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-badge\"\u003e✓ Ships from Australia\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"au-badge\"\u003e✓ 1–3 Day Delivery\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BULK --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"au-bulk\"\u003e\n    📦 Need larger quantities? 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