{"product_id":"algas-agar-agar","title":"Algae agar agar 40g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is agar-agar and where does it come from?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe “ \u003cstrong\u003ealgae\u003c\/strong\u003e ” known by the name of \u003cstrong\u003eagar-agar,\u003c\/strong\u003e also known as “gelosa” in French and Portuguese-speaking countries, is not an algae per se, but a white substance made up of an \u003cstrong\u003ealgae extract\u003c\/strong\u003e . Specifically, it is a compound extracted from various rhodophyceous algae, that is, red algae fundamentally of the genus \u003cem\u003eGelidium\u003c\/em\u003e and\/or \u003cem\u003eGracilaria\u003c\/em\u003e . It is a polysaccharide that we find forming part of the structure of the wall of some algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIts origins are in Japan in the 17th century, there it is called «kanten», which means «cold sky» and originally it was obtained only from the algae of the \u003cem\u003eGelidium genus,\u003c\/em\u003e from which it is said that genuine agar-agar comes from. purer and less adulterated. In Japan, kanten is traditionally used in the preparation of desserts combined with fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAgar-agar: a healthy, refreshing and very rich in fiber gelatin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e Agar-agar is a very good option as a natural gelatin but it also has very interesting healthy qualities. It is very moisturizing and due to its very high content of soluble fiber and its great digestibility, it is very favorable for intestinal transit. It is also satiating, very light and eminently refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFacilitates and regulates intestinal transit due to its high fiber content.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eProvides minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHelps eliminate heartburn.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt has less than 0.2% fat.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt's satiating.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDecreases the absorption of cholesterol and sugar.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDrag toxic waste.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn Chinese medicine it is recommended to take it in summer or in hot conditions, due to its refreshing thermal nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e Effects of agar-agar according to Chinese medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRelaxing effects on the nervous system are attributed to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSlightly laxative.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAlkalizing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHelps eliminate phlegm.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHelps purge toxins.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt is used to lose weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are used to calm or regulate the intestines in children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients: Agar agar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNutritional information per 100 gr:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Energy Value: 1201 Kj\/287Kcal.\u003cbr\u003e Fat: 0.33g\u003cbr\u003e Saturated Fats: 0g\u003cbr\u003e Carbohydrates: 87.52g\u003cbr\u003e Sugars: 0g\u003cbr\u003e Proteins: 2.65g\u003cbr\u003e Salt: 4.3mg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOISON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39723816190130,"sku":"","price":6.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/3749\/9314\/products\/Algas-agar-agar.jpg?v=1625241630","url":"https:\/\/www.onesupermarket.pt\/en\/products\/algas-agar-agar","provider":"OneSupermarket","version":"1.0","type":"link"}