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Agar-agar
Gélifiant Végétal
Agar-agar by La Pateliere provides 29 kcal per 100 g, with 0.3 g of sugars and 0.5 g of protein. That is 77% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Agar-agar category and comes in a 5 x 4 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal | 84 −66% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 1 −97% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.7 −99% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.3 g | 15.9 −61% |
| Total sugars | 0.3 g | 1.2 −77% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 1.9 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 46.8 −99% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 4 −86% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0.8 −97% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 72 Agar-agar products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other agar-agar
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Agar-agar biologique en poudre (algues marines issues de l'agriculture biologique)
- May contain traces
- Gluten
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 5 x 4 g
- Labels & certifications
- OrganicEU AgricultureEU Organicnon-EU AgricultureEU/non-EU AgricultureFR-BIO-01Ab agriculture biologique
- Sold in
- France
- Barcode
- 3278584330074
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Agar-agar?
Agar-agar contains 29 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Agar-agar?
Agar-agar has 0.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Agar-agar healthy?
It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Agar-agar vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Agar-agar contain?
No allergens are listed in the label data. It may also contain traces of gluten. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 19, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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