Vegetarian and Vegan Used in Asian cuisine and in many desserts, agar agar is used to make puddings, jellies, and custards. It is a natural vegetable gelatin counterpart, which makes it great for vegetarian and vegan recipes that call for gelatin. It is used as a thickener, gelling agent, texturizer, moisturizer, emulsifier, flavor enhancer, and absorbent in many applications. Imagine the possibilities! Grab our Agar Agar today and get to cooking! Product Details * Item #43129796 (1.1 lbs) * Item #43129975 (5 lbs) * Use as a vegetarian substitute for gelatin * Use as a thickener in soups, fruit preserves, ice cream, and more * Use as a clarifying agent in brewing * Item #43129796 (1.1 lbs) * Item #43129975 (5 lbs) * Use as a vegetarian substitute for gelatin * Use as a thickener in soups, fruit preserves, ice cream, and more * Use as a clarifying agent in brewing