Agar Agar Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Agar
- Agar-Agar
- E406
- Kanten
Agar agar supplier for food, confectionery, bakery, laboratory culture media and plant tissue culture buyers in Malaysia. Also called agar, agar-agar, kanten, China grass and E406, this seaweed-derived hydrocolloid is selected for firm, thermoreversible gels set from hot aqueous solutions.
Commercial options include food grade powder, bacteriological agar for microbiology media, plant tissue culture grades and traditional flakes or strips. Powder is the form most often specified for bulk industrial dosing, while gel strength, mesh and purity limits should be stated against the intended process.
Food processors use agar agar in desserts, jellies, confectionery and prepared foods where a clean-setting gelling agent is required. Laboratory and agriculture buyers specify suitable grades for culture media, and selected pharmaceutical or personal-care formulations use agar as a gelling or texture aid.
Send the required grade or form, application, gel-strength or specification target, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, delivery route and timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 9002-18-0
- Grade
- food, laboratory, pharmaceutical
- Appearance
- off-white to pale yellow powder, flakes or strips
Agar Agar grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food grade agar powder | fine free-flowing powder | — | Gelling, stabilising and texture control in desserts, confectionery, bakery fillings, jellies and prepared foods labelled E406. State the required gel strength, mesh and food-grade specification when enquiring. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Bacteriological agar | purified powder for media preparation | — | Solidifying agent in microbiological culture media where clarity, gel firmness and low nutrient interference matter. Include the media system and any purity or gel-strength limits in the enquiry. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Plant tissue culture agar | powder selected for culture media | — | Gelling base for plant tissue culture and micropropagation media. Send the required gel strength, clarity and any specification limits used in the culture protocol. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Agar flakes or strips | dried flakes or strips | — | Traditional food preparation and processes that dissolve flakes or strips before gelling rather than dosing fine powder. Confirm the preferred form and any food-grade requirements with the enquiry. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy agar agar from ChemTrade
Request a quote for agar agar
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | off-white to pale yellow powder, flakes or strips according to form | — |
| Solubility | insoluble in cold water; dissolves in boiling water | — |
| Gelation behaviour | forms firm thermoreversible gels on cooling of hot solutions | — |
| Grade controls | gel strength, moisture, ash, particle size and any microbiological or purity limits confirmed against the required grade | — |
Agar Agar applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from moisture. Control dust during powder handling and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about agar agar
Are agar, agar agar, agar-agar, E406, kanten and China grass the same product?
Yes. Agar agar is also called agar, agar-agar, kanten or China grass, and E406 is the common food-additive identity. Grade and form still matter, so state food, bacteriological or tissue-culture grade together with powder, flakes or strips and any gel-strength target.
Which agar agar form or grade should I request?
Food grade powder is the usual choice for desserts, confectionery and prepared foods. Bacteriological agar is selected for microbiological culture media, while plant tissue culture grades are used in micropropagation media. Flakes or strips suit processes that dissolve coarser material before gelling. Describe the end use so the right option can be considered.
How does agar agar differ from gelatin, carrageenan or agarose?
Agar agar is a seaweed-derived hydrocolloid that sets on cooling of a hot solution and forms firm thermoreversible gels. Gelatin, carrageenan and agarose are different materials with their own melting, gelling and purity profiles, so they should not be substituted without checking the formulation. This page covers agar agar only.
What gel strength or specification details should a buyer provide?
Send the target gel strength with its test method where known, plus mesh or particle size, moisture limits and any food, bacteriological or culture-media purity criteria. A current specification or reference grade helps match an existing process more closely.
Is food grade agar agar suitable for confectionery and dessert manufacture?
Food grade material is widely used as a gelling and texture agent in jellies, confectionery, bakery fillings and prepared desserts. Suitability depends on recipe, processing temperature and required gel firmness, so state the application and performance target when enquiring.
What packing and documents can be requested with a quotation?
List the preferred pack format and any specification sheet, safety data sheet, batch certificate or other document required by your approval process. Packing, document availability and the parameters covered are confirmed for the grade being quoted.
How is agar agar price quoted?
Price depends on grade, form, gel-strength or specification requirement, quantity and packing. Send these details with the delivery location for a current quotation with a stated validity period.