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Do you know the differences between Agar and Carrageenan?
Agar and carrageenan have many things in common; both are hydrocolloids, both come from red algae, both are used as thickeners, and both are utilized in the food industry. But let’s look at the differences: Although both come from red algae, each one comes from different species. As we have seen on other occasions, agar…
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Algae-based fertilizers, an ecological solution from Hispanagar
The use of seaweeds as fertilizer for plants dates back to the 1st century, when agronomists Columela and Palladius were already writing about their benefits for improving crops. Thanks to their high content of fiber, macro and micronutrients, amino acids, vitamins, and plant phytohormones, seaweeds act as soil conditioners and contribute to moisture retention. Additionally,…
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What does it mean for the food products from Hispanagar to have the Kosher certification?
The food agar from Hispanagar has had the Kosher certification for over 20 years. Let’s see what this certification entails and how it is obtained.The Hebrew word “Kosher” means fit, proper, or suitable. Foods labeled as Kosher are those that meet the requirements of the dietary laws established in the Torah and the Talmud. These…
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Hispanagar innovating with the European Union
Hispanagar has recently completed the project “Investments for Innovation in Companies Manufacturing Purified Extracts from Algae” which, with a duration of a year and a half, aimed to develop a new line of innovative products in the food sector called Qsol, for use in food applications, especially in the field of dairy derivatives. Unlike traditional agar,…
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Differences between agar and agarose
Agar and agarose come from the same source, red algae, and are products that can cause confusion, as they are closely interconnected. Both are used in the field of microbiological analysis and provide nutrients to microorganisms, although they have differences in their chemical effects or functional properties, but let’s take a closer look at their…
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Tips or steps to run an electrophoresis
Before we start, we need to ask ourselves a series of questions: What do I want to separate with the electrophoresis? As we know, the electrophoresis is a separation technique, so knowing what I want to separate is essential. What size are the molecules/fragments I want to separate? The size of the molecules/particles to be separated is crucial when choosing the appropriate…
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The use of agar in cosmetics
Algae have been used for centuries in cosmetics for their beneficial properties for the skin. However, it was not until the early 20th century in France that they began to be used industrially in the first laboratories specialized in the research and development of cosmetic products. The first products made from algae were soaps, shaving…
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Soy Peptone EndoLow – New peptone with a low level of endotoxins
Hispanagar expands its catalog with the new EndoLow Soy Peptone, a special Peptone without genetically modified organisms and without animal products, developed by the R&D department of Hispanagar in collaboration with Biotecnica. EndoLow Soy Peptone is a product obtained from the controlled enzymatic digestion of soy protein that ensures a low level of endotoxins, controlled…