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title: "Agar Pure Powder, Vegetarian Substitute for Gelatin, Gluten-free, Kosher, 5-Ounce"
brand: "now foods"
price: "26164CFA"
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reviews_count: 8
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# Gluten-Free & Kosher Certified 100% Plant-Based Gel Thickener Sets Firm at Room Temp Agar Pure Powder, Vegetarian Substitute for Gelatin, Gluten-free, Kosher, 5-Ounce

**Brand:** now foods
**Price:** 26164CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your recipes with the clean, firm power of plant-based agar!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Agar Pure Powder, Vegetarian Substitute for Gelatin, Gluten-free, Kosher, 5-Ounce by now foods
- **How much does it cost?** 26164CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- now foods enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted now foods brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Room-Temp Ready:** Creates firm gels that hold shape without refrigeration—perfect for stylish entertaining.
- • **Pure Vegan Gel Power:** Derived from marine red algae for a clean, natural gel substitute.
- • **Trusted Heritage Brand:** Packaged by NOW Foods, a family-owned company since 1968, ensuring quality and consistency.
- • **Allergen-Free Assurance:** Gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher, and free from common allergens for peace of mind.
- • **Versatile Culinary Magic:** Ideal thickener for soups, jellies, ice creams, and innovative double-texture desserts.

## Overview

NOW Foods Agar Pure Powder is a premium, vegetarian gelatin substitute derived from marine red algae. This gluten-free, kosher-certified powder sets firmly even at room temperature, making it a versatile thickener for soups, jellies, and desserts. Packaged by a trusted family-owned brand since 1968, it offers a clean, allergen-free alternative for health-conscious culinary creators.

## Description

Pure Powder Vegan Substitute for Gelatin New Look! Agar is a naturally gelatinous powder derived from marine red algae. It's the perfect vegetarian substitute for beef gelatin in any food application, and makes an excellent thickener for soups, jellies, ice cream and more.

Review: Valuable culinary addition, but NOT a gelatine replacement! - Completely tasteless, which is good! Now, this is a "vegetarian gelatine" substitute, but, let's be honest. It costs more than gelatine. It cannot replace gelatine. It uses alge, which is plant life, from the sea, and is therefore in no way vegan- which is good! Vegan diets are dangerous, especially for those who cannot obtain B- vitamins from vegetable sources, which is me, and nearly every woman on the planet. All that aside, this is not so much a gelatine replacement as it is a different gelling agent, and that is a incredible bonus in your dietary repertoire. This sets more firmly, and it stays set, even at room temperature. That allows you to provide pretty fancies at a gathering, without needing to keep it chilled. A lot of people become too concerned about safe food temperature, but that is not my concern. Very seriously, if it isn't spoiled, shut up and eat what you are served. Or, don't eat. I'm entirely too delighted by the ability to serve firm, chewy gummy candy to care about someone's obsessive dietary woes. For many years, I used lots of gelatine, very little liquid, and left my gummies out to dry. I don't need to do that now. What is incredible is that you can use this agar powder AND gelatine to make a double textured confection. This delights my daughter, who thinks it is so fun. Take 1/2 tsp of gelatine and 1/2 cup juice, any kind you like Take also 1/2 tsp agar powder and 1/2 cup juice In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatine over the juice. Let sit for five minutes. Warm in microwave (5-10 seconds, it needs to be body temperature, no more) Stir, and let chill while you do the next step. Sprinkle the agar powder over the juice in a small saucepan. Simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to body temperature. Pour over thickened gelatine, and return to chill, until both are solid. Turn out on service plate. Recipe makes one portion. This is a wonderful twist on that fabulous gelatine mould. The difference in texture allows you to explore the culinary differences when you are testing and creating meals. Variety is necessary, and, we tried this as an educational lesson. Home economics is a serious skill, and this is an inexpensive, tasty lesson in gelatine experience. It also allows you to incorporate different foods into your diet, which is a sadly lacking feature today, which is yet another lesson, that of nutrition...
Review: Nice product - Nice substitute for gelatin

## Features

- PURE POWDER: Agar is a naturally gelatinous powder derived from marine red algae
- VEGETARIAN SUBSTITUTE FOR GELATIN: It's the perfect vegetarian substitute for beef gelatin in any food application and makes an excellent thickener for soups, jellies, ice cream and more
- GLUTEN FREE: Agar can be used as a vegan substitute for gelatin's functional properties
- Gluten Free;Kosher (Triangle K);Non-GMO
- Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B009K709D2 |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Allergen Information | Corn-Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Nut Free, Soy Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #31,893 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #202 in Cooking & Baking Thickeners |
| Brand | NOW Foods |
| Brand Name | NOW Foods |
| Coin Variety 1 | Gelatin |
| Color | Pale Yellow/Tan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 5,509 Reviews |
| Diet Type | Kosher, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00733739064110 |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Package Weight | 0.2 Kilograms |
| Item Type Name | Agar Powder |
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Manufacturer | NOW Foods |
| Material Feature | Gluten Free |
| Material Features | Gluten Free |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Food |
| Size | 5 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Specialty | Vegetarian |
| UPC | 733739064110 |
| Unit Count | 5.0 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Allergen Information:** Corn-Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Nut Free, Soy Free
- **Brand:** NOW Foods
- **Item Weight:** 6.4 ounces
- **Material Feature:** Gluten Free
- **Specialty:** Vegetarian

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Valuable culinary addition, but NOT a gelatine replacement!
*by R***R on October 5, 2020*

Completely tasteless, which is good! Now, this is a "vegetarian gelatine" substitute, but, let's be honest. It costs more than gelatine. It cannot replace gelatine. It uses alge, which is plant life, from the sea, and is therefore in no way vegan- which is good! Vegan diets are dangerous, especially for those who cannot obtain B- vitamins from vegetable sources, which is me, and nearly every woman on the planet. All that aside, this is not so much a gelatine replacement as it is a different gelling agent, and that is a incredible bonus in your dietary repertoire. This sets more firmly, and it stays set, even at room temperature. That allows you to provide pretty fancies at a gathering, without needing to keep it chilled. A lot of people become too concerned about safe food temperature, but that is not my concern. Very seriously, if it isn't spoiled, shut up and eat what you are served. Or, don't eat. I'm entirely too delighted by the ability to serve firm, chewy gummy candy to care about someone's obsessive dietary woes. For many years, I used lots of gelatine, very little liquid, and left my gummies out to dry. I don't need to do that now. What is incredible is that you can use this agar powder AND gelatine to make a double textured confection. This delights my daughter, who thinks it is so fun. Take 1/2 tsp of gelatine and 1/2 cup juice, any kind you like Take also 1/2 tsp agar powder and 1/2 cup juice In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatine over the juice. Let sit for five minutes. Warm in microwave (5-10 seconds, it needs to be body temperature, no more) Stir, and let chill while you do the next step. Sprinkle the agar powder over the juice in a small saucepan. Simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to body temperature. Pour over thickened gelatine, and return to chill, until both are solid. Turn out on service plate. Recipe makes one portion. This is a wonderful twist on that fabulous gelatine mould. The difference in texture allows you to explore the culinary differences when you are testing and creating meals. Variety is necessary, and, we tried this as an educational lesson. Home economics is a serious skill, and this is an inexpensive, tasty lesson in gelatine experience. It also allows you to incorporate different foods into your diet, which is a sadly lacking feature today, which is yet another lesson, that of nutrition...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice product
*by R***O on January 31, 2026*

Nice substitute for gelatin

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ it produced a wonderful consistency and texture--as good or even better than gelatin
*by W***E on July 25, 2018*

Worked perfectly when substituting it for gelatin in my Russian Cream dessert. I experimented with various amounts in 1 cup of water, comparing it to 1 teaspoon Knox unflavored gelatin in 1 cup of water. 1/8 Agar had the closest firmness, but it did have a skin on top of a softer bottom--somewhat unappealing. Because of this I wouldn't use it for clear jello, but for my recipe with cream, it produced a wonderful consistency and texture--as good or even better than gelatin. Customer Frank has a review on product #852473004067 that includes an experiment on four Agar Powder products. I chose this product based on his results. I agree that it imparted no flavor to my recipe, even though I could taste a little something in my own experiment with plain gel.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-16*