Agar Agar (powder)

Today, Agar is also widely used in the western world due to its nutritional value and low calorie content. It can be used as a laxative, appetite suppressant, vegetable substitute for gelatin, as a thickener in soups, spoon sweets, ice creams and other desserts. It is rich in iodine and trace elements, while it consists of 80% plant fibers. It is a good source of calcium and iron and is free of sugar, fat and carbohydrates.
It helps digestion, weight loss and detoxification of the body. After ingestion, it absorbs the water in the stomach and triples its volume. This creates the feeling of satiety. Obesity studies have confirmed its effectiveness as a supplement to a healthy, low-calorie diet. Other benefits associated with frequent consumption of Agar are its ability to reduce inflammation and calm the stomach. It is preferred in cooking to gelatin which has animal origin because it is vegetable.

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