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Winners of the Art Contest at Agar ASM 2021
As we shared earlier in another post, the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) holds the ASM Agar Art Contest every year, a competition where science and art merge. How do they do it? Artists use microorganisms of natural or genetically modified colors as “paint” and use bacteriological agar as a “canvas.” In this edition, 300…
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Agar-agar, a versatile ingredient in the preparation of pâté
A pâté is essentially a spreadable paste made from main ingredients (meat or vegetables) to which spices and liquid elements that add flavor, such as liqueurs or wine, are added. Currently, there is a huge variety available in the market: pork, poultry, beef, or game pâtés, or you can buy alternatives with lower fat content,…
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Discover the extensive range of bacteriological agar from Hispanagar
The bacteriological agar is used as a gelling agent in the preparation of culture media. Hispanagar offers a wide range of bacteriological agars whose main advantage is the absence of inhibitors that may mask the optimal development of microorganisms. In addition, our agars have other properties such as transparency, high hysteresis, and lot-to-lot reproducibility. In today’s post, we are…
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Agar, a strategic ingredient in the production of vegan cheeses and yogurts
For the production of vegan cheeses, nuts, soy, and vegetable oils have traditionally been used. The problem, as is often the case with this type of food, is recreating the final consistency of non-vegan products. Therefore, agar is ideal, it replaces rennet and allows for a wide range of textures from soft to hard. Additionally,…
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What is the Halal certificate and its importance in the food products of Hispanagar?
In some of the products we commonly consume in the market, we can observe that many of them carry the Halal seal. What does it mean for a product to have the Halal certificate? In this case, the meaning of Halal refers to all those acts permitted by Islamic law. Although the term itself refers…
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Agar-agar, the secret ingredient of the food for discus fish
Discus fish are considered the kings of the aquarium, not only for their beauty but also for their delicacy. They require a series of care in their feeding and in the quality of the water, which makes them spectacular yet refined fish. If the food or water is not suitable, they can easily get sick…
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Agar Eco: only two European companies produce organic agar
The products of Hispanagar have a special connection with the sea. Ensuring that our seas and oceans are preserved in good condition is essential for our company. Therefore, having our products (agar) certified as organic seems particularly relevant to us. Only one other company in all of Europe has products with organic certification, which gives an…
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Hispanagar will be present at MEDICA 2021
At Hispanagar, we are looking forward to seeing our clients in person again and presenting the new developments we are working on. You can find us at stand K19, hall 15. After more than a year without being able to meet our clients, Hispanagar will attend MEDICA 2021, the most important fair in the healthcare…