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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…
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The QSol© product family is growing
Hispanagar expands its QSol product catalog with the new QSol Soft. A special agar developed by the R&D department of Hispanagar for use in jams, spreadable cheeses, glazes, shakes, yogurts, and drinkable dairy products. QSol Soft can also help with the stability of sauces, dressings, and mayonnaises. QSol Soft offers the same advantages as QSol…
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Why is it called agar-agar?
The agar was discovered accidentally in Japan in the mid-17th century. In another post, we will talk about the curious legend surrounding its discovery, but today we will focus on the origin of the name. In Japanese, this product is called “kanten,” which means “cold sky” and refers to the artisan method of production through…
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Fruit gelatin recipe
Here is our fruit jelly recipe, ideal for those days when it starts to get hot. Easy, quick, and delicious… enjoy it! Ingredients: • 4 g of agar agar • 200 ml of water • 550 ml of pineapple and grape juice • 1 peach • 2 kiwis • 2 bananas • 100 g…
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The use of agar in the restoration of works of art
The cleaning of the artwork is one of the most complicated processes in restoration and is completely irreversible. Varnishes, adhesives, or dirt must be cleaned while keeping the painting and the support of the work intact. Traditionally, two systems have been used: mechanical and wet. In the wet systems, flour and water pastes were used,…
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The only manufacturer in the world that controls the entire supply chain of agarose
Hispanagar is the only manufacturer in the world that controls the entire supply and production chain of agar, from the collection of algae, the extraction of agar to the manufacturing of the final product. Unlike its competitors, who need to buy intermediate products, Hispanagar has been manufacturing and marketing agar for 50 years from the…
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Cell culture of plants with agar within everyone’s reach
From the cultivation of exotic plants or fruits to science projects in secondary education, enthusiasts of home horticulture have discovered the power of agar to perform plant tissue cultures, a technique that until very recently was reserved only for scientists in certain industries. With simple household materials or a DIY kit and the right agar, one can cultivate…
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Agar: an ecological alternative for preserving food
Food is, by nature, perishable. Its shelf life, that is, the time that these can be stored and maintained in optimal nutritional, sensory, and safety conditions, conditions its marketing, transportation and distribution costs, as well as the amount of products that may end up being lost. The shelf life of a food is not only a first-order economic issue…