Applications
We manufacture agar, peptones and agaroses for food, microbiology and molecular biology, as well as products used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and catering.
Food
We manufacture the most widely recognised hydrocolloid derived from seaweed in the food industry: agar-agar. It is an excellent gelling agent and food thickener, as well as a healthy source of plant-based dietary fibre. Its centuries-old reputation as a healthy product means that it is used both in industrial food production and in domestic cooking, reflecting the growing trends in Asian cuisine, vegan culture and environmental awareness. Its use in catering reveals gels with different textures, both hot and cold; in confectionery and pastry making, it achieves versatile coatings and fillings; in dairy products, it provides varying degrees of texture and creaminess, and in canned meat products, it protects the meat juices.
Microbiology
We offer a wide range of ingredients for the manufacture of culture media. These ingredients include various types of bacteriological gels that form the essential gelling base in the medium.
These gels do not contain any growth inhibitors, so that growth is not masked. There is also an extensive list of peptones, extracts, infusions and other products that provide the culture media with the nutrients that microorganisms need to proliferate.
These media play an important role in clinical diagnosis, quality control and food safety controls, as well as in bioprocesses where peptones are an essential nutrient for the industrial fermentation of cell cultures.
Molecular Biology
For several decades, we have been pioneers in the manufacture of a complete range of agaroses used in molecular biology, genetics and biochemistry. Agarose forms an inert matrix that is mainly used in the separation and purification of nucleic acids, proteins, antibodies and other macromolecules.
In addition to traditional electrophoresis, its applications include chromatography techniques (gel, affinity or ion exchange), immunodiffusion, biocatalysis support, use in solid culture media and protein crystal growth. Agarose is the basis for the manufacture of resins necessary for the purification of proteins and antibodies.
Bioprocesses
At Hispanagar, our Endolow peptones are a key component in industrial bioprocesses, especially in the upstream phase of cell cultures and fermentations for the production of vaccines and other biomolecules. Formulated to meet the needs of the most demanding cultures, our peptones provide optimal levels of amino acids, polypeptides and carbohydrates, promoting efficient cell growth and high productivity. In addition, their low endotoxin content guarantees the safety and quality of the final products, making them the ideal choice for high-yield bioprocesses.
Other applications
The applications of agar do not end there. It is also used in sectors as diverse as cosmetics -in creams and gels-, art restoration -acting as a protector of original works-, as a thickener in the manufacture of paints, as a pre-firing support in ceramic moulds, in high-fidelity dental impressions and in beer production.
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