E406

Agar (Agar agar)

Thickeners, stabilisers and emulsifiers

Kosher

Halal

Vegan

Description:

Gelling agent, filler, thickener. Extracted from one of a number of related species of red algae (class Rhodophyceae).

Acceptable daily intake (adi):

Not specified

Last update:

2025-03-31 08:13:28

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