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E406
Agar
Gelling Agent · Also: Agar-agar · Kanten
RISK LEVEL
1 / 5
Risk 1

Natural gelling agent from red seaweed. Used for centuries in Asian cuisine. Excellent vegetarian gelatin substitute.

Found in
Desserts, Soups, Confectionery, Ice cream
Daily intake limit
Not specified
Processing
Low

Body systems affected

Digestive
Well tolerated; some may have mild laxative effects at very high doses

What the research says

Research on Agar (E406) is ongoing. Regulatory agencies have evaluated its safety for permitted uses.

Allergenic potential: Low

FDA Permitted
EFSA Approved
WHO Evaluated
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