Art conservation
Agar gels can be applied directly or as preformed sheets to help remove surface deposits from materials such as plaster and paper. The gel holds the cleaning liquid in place and can be lifted away after treatment.
Agar Agar
Customized agar.Tailored solutions.
For specific requirements.
B&V develops customized agar grades for applications with specific functional requirements. We combine raw material selection, blending and technical support to match gel properties and processing behavior to your product and process.
Tailored solutions
Raw material selection, blending and technical support
Application examples
Agar for specialized applications
Different applications. Specific functional requirements.
Agar can provide structure, carry ingredients or support separation and cleaning processes. These examples illustrate how its gel properties can serve different application needs.
Caviar-style pearls
Agar can be used to produce caviar-style gel pearls in different colors and flavors. These small, firm beads provide a decorative alternative to fish roe for garnishes and prepared foods.
Microencapsulation
Agar can form a matrix around small particles or droplets. Encapsulation can help protect the enclosed material, make it easier to handle and influence its release, depending on the formulation and process.
Spherification & molecular gastronomy
Agar sets on cooling to create firm pearls, shaped gels and other culinary textures. Its gel strength and melting behavior help determine the structure and serving conditions of the finished preparation.
Plant-based alternatives
Agar offers a seaweed-derived alternative to gelatin in selected formulations. It can also provide structure and bind water in plant-based foods, including cheese alternatives.
Gel clarification
Agar gels can trap suspended particles so that a clearer liquid can be separated and recovered. The technique can be used with beer and other liquids as an alternative to gelatin-based gel clarification.
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