Botanical name - Gelidiella racemosa
Country of Origin - Spain
Agar-agar is a natural gelling agent, of vegetable origin, made from seaweed. It is sold as a beige powder, and has no taste or smell. In powdered form Agar Agar is an excellent gelling agent and thickener in a variety of foods including jams, jellies, pudding, icings, soups and even ice-cream.
To activate agar-agar it should be heated to 95°C or 203°F. It starts it's action as a gelling agent when its temperature drops to about 30°C or 86°F.