The agar contains more fiber than an apple

Agar is an abundant source of fiber for our body, but why is fiber so important in our daily diet?

As we all know, fiber balances our digestive system, but it is also beneficial for the heart, cholesterol, helps maintain stable blood sugar levels, and there are even studies linking it to psychological benefits.

Agar contains 94.80% natural soluble fiber, which is a higher amount than other plant-based foods. Fiber-enriched foods (breads, cookies, breakfast cereals, bran, etc.) contain between 6% and 45% fiber.

The content of dietary supplements, tablets, and granules ranges from 20% to 80% fiber. And an apple? A medium apple, eaten with the skin, contains 4 grams of fiber.

As we can see, including agar in our daily diet is very beneficial for our body, and more and more people consider it a staple in their kitchen. With agar, you can make flans, jams, sauces, sweet and savory cakes, creams… among many other applications. To this day, there are hundreds of recipes that will help you incorporate it into your daily diet.