E406
Agar
Gelling Agent · Also: Agar-agar · Kanten
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
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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