Louis Francois Agar Agar Powder
Agar Agar Powder is a kitchen essential for any pastry chef.
Agar Agar Powder is a natural vegetable gelatine that is ideal for making confectionary, pastry and desserts.
Agar Agar Powder is extracted from seaweed and is a great colourless and flavourless vegan alternative to gelatine.
Dosage: 5-20g per kg.
With a century of experience creating premium products, Louis Francois is a leader in speciality and technical baking ingredients. Focused on innovation and precision, the company create products that are essential to all pastry chefs.
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Key Information
Name
Louis Francois Agar Agar Powder
Temperature
Ambient
Version
3.0
Update Date
18/02/2026
Manufacturer
Louis Francois
Brand
Description
Agar Agar Natural gelling agent used as a thickening and a stabilising agent.
Directions For Use
Pressurised creams, low fat creams: 0,5 à 1 g/Kg Flavoured milk drinks: 1 à 2 g/L Light creams with long shelf life: 2 à 5 g/Kg Dairy products, sauces, soups: 5 à 10 g/Kg Cookies, pastries, ice creams: 5 à 10 g/Kg Instant dessert mixes: 5 à 10 g/Kg Fish based products: 5 à 10 g/Kg Low fat products: 5 à 10 g/Kg Dairy specialities and confectionery: 10 à 20 g/Kg Dietetic products: 20 à 40 g/K
Storage Conditions
In a cool and dry place, in an airtight packaging
Max Shelf Life
1095 Days
Country of origin
France
Primary Ingredient Origin
Other
Key Information
Nutrition & Composition
Each 100g Contains
Ingredients & Additives
Ingredients
Gelling agent (agar agar) E406
Contains GM Protein
No
Artificial Antioxidants
No
Artificial Colours
No
Artificial Flavour Enhancers
No
Artificial Flavourings
No
Artificial Preservatives
No
Artificial Sweeteners
No
Allergens
Dietary Suitability
Inner Component
Internal GTIN
3700434800630
Variable Weight Consumer Item
No
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)
200mm x 100mm x 100mm
Weight
1kg
Outer Case
GTIN
3700434800647
Units per traded case
12 Units
Gross weight
13.75 kg
Net weight
12 kg
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)
21mm x 33mm x 43mm
Packaging & Waste
Material/Weight of outer pack
Paper/Cardboard Case (400g)
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