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PlantBased
Agar Powder
Agar powder is a plant-derived gelling agent made from red seaweed. It is commonly used as a vegetarian substitute for gelatin in desserts, sauces, and laboratory or culinary preparations.
Beneficial properties
plant-based thickener
high in soluble fiber
supports bowel regularity
very low in calories
gel-forming
Nutritional highlights
Agar is composed primarily of soluble fiber, with minimal calories, fat, protein, or digestible carbohydrate and only small amounts of minerals.
Conditions it helps with
Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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High Cholesterol
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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