Definitions for agar-agar
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1. agar, agar-agarnoun

   a colloidal extract of algae; used especially in culture media and as a gelling agent in foods

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1. agar-agarnoun

   agar

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1. agar-agar

   Agar ( or ), or agar-agar, is a jelly-like substance consisting of polysaccharides obtained from the cell walls of some species of red algae, primarily from ogonori (Gracilaria) and "tengusa" (Gelidiaceae). As found in nature, agar is a mixture of two components, the linear polysaccharide agarose and a heterogeneous mixture of smaller molecules called agaropectin. It forms the supporting structure in the cell walls of certain species of algae and is released on boiling. These algae are known as agarophytes, belonging to the Rhodophyta (red algae) phylum. The processing of food-grade agar removes the agaropectin, and the commercial product is essentially pure agarose. Agar has been used as an ingredient in desserts throughout Asia and also as a solid substrate to contain culture media for microbiological work. Agar can be used as a laxative; an appetite suppressant; a vegan substitute for gelatin; a thickener for soups; in fruit preserves, ice cream, and other desserts; as a clarifying agent in brewing; and for sizing paper and fabrics.

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1. agar-agar

   Agar-agar, often simply referred to as agar, is a gel-like substance obtained from algae. It is a mixture of two polysaccharides, agarose and agaropectin, and is often used in laboratories as a culture medium for microbiological research. In the culinary world, agar-agar is used as a vegetarian alternative to gelatin for its thickening and gelling properties in dishes such as jellies, soups, and sauces. It is also known for its high fiber content and lack of taste, smell and color.

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1. Agar-agarnoun

   a fucus or seaweed much used in the East for soups and jellies; Ceylon moss (Gracilaria lichenoides)

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1. Agar-agar

   a gum extracted from a sea-weed, used in bacteriological investigations.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of agar-agar in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

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   The numerical value of agar-agar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=agar-agar
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Agar-Agar
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agar-Agar
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agar-agar
6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Agar-Agar