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SPQR Seasonings Agar Agar Powder, Red Algae, Vegan Gelatin Substitute, 9 oz

This is single-ingredient agar agar powder from non-GMO red algae, used to set or thicken sweet and savory recipes. It is packaged in the USA with ingredients sourced globally.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphates
$13.85 9 oz · lowest price at SPQRSeasonings
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
10caloriesPer serving · 1 tsp (4g)
Protein
0g
Fiber
3g
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
5mg
Saturated fat
0g
From the product label
Ingredients: Agar agar (from non-GMO red algae)
85 / 100
Excellent Scored automatically
Weighted as salt, spices, baking staplesHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 5%50
Ingredients · counts 45%100
Processing · counts 20%80
Sourcing · counts 10%70
Transparency · counts 20%70
Why it scores 85
Nutrition 50 · Used in small amounts, so nutrition barely counts
Ingredients 100 · Single ingredient: Agar agar (from non-GMO red algae)
Processing 80 · Single-ingredient agar agar powder, a processed gelling staple
Sourcing 70 · Non-GMO red algae is stated, but its growing origin is only global
Transparency 70 · Complete ingredient list and non-GMO claim; no specific origin
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductionsNone: no added sugar, seed oils, dyes, sweeteners or flagged additives were found.
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Agar agar (from non-GMO red algae)
1 ingredient
Sourcing

SPQR Seasonings Agar Agar Powder is a food-grade, plant-based gelling and thickening ingredient derived from red algae for home cooking and baking. It offers a vegan alternative to animal-based gelatin and contains one listed ingredient: agar agar. Use it for jellies, ice cream, cheese, yogurt, jams, pudding, soups, pie fillings, confections and gummy-style treats. Agar agar must be heated to activate. Whisk the powder into a cold liquid, bring it to a full boil while stirring constantly, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add flavors or sweeteners, pour into

Additives1 additive · no risk
Agar (E406)Gelling agentNo risk
A seaweed fibre; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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