Agar-Agar Powder
Also known as: agar powder, vegetable gelatin, kanten
100 g of Agar-Agar Powder equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Tablespoon | 13 tbsp |
| Teaspoon | 37 tsp |
| Cup | 0.77 cup |
| Milliliter | 182 ml |
| Ounce (100 g) | 1.0 oz |
| Kilogram | 0.10 kg |
Convert Agar-Agar Powder
1 tbsp Agar-Agar Powder = 8.0 g
Measuring Tips
Setting ratio: 7 g agar-agar powder : 600 ml liquid for firm but not hard texture. Different from gelatin — agar sets at room temperature, gelatin needs refrigeration. Vegan/vegetarian alternative to gelatin.
Common Uses
- pudding
- jelly
- vegan gelatin
- Asian desserts
- molecular gastronomy
Storage
Sealed sachet: 2 years. After opening: airtight container 6 months.
Popular Agar-Agar Powder Conversions
Nutrition per 100 g
- kalori306
- protein6.2
- lemak0.3
- karbohidrat80.9
- serat7.7
- natrium mg102
- kalsium mg625
Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams in 1 tablespoon of agar-agar powder?▾
1 tablespoon of agar-agar powder ≈ 8 grams, based on density 0.55 g/ml. For 1 teaspoon: 2.7 g; for 1 standard cup (240 ml): 130 g.
How can I measure agar-agar powder accurately without a scale?▾
Setting ratio: 7 g agar-agar powder : 600 ml liquid for firm but not hard texture. Different from gelatin — agar sets at room temperature, gelatin needs refrigeration. Vegan/vegetarian alternative to gelatin.
Will the conversion be the same for all brands of agar-agar powder?▾
Results may vary slightly depending on brand and how loosely or firmly you scoop. The values here use a reference density of 0.55 g/ml from authoritative sources like usda-fdc. For precision baking, use a digital kitchen scale instead of volume measures.
How should I store agar-agar powder?▾
Sealed sachet: 2 years. After opening: airtight container 6 months.
What is Agar-Agar Powder typically used for?▾
Agar-Agar Powder is commonly used in: pudding, jelly, vegan gelatin, Asian desserts, and more. Because its density is 0.55 g/ml, the volume vs weight conversion matters when scaling recipes.
How many calories in 1 tablespoon of agar-agar powder?▾
1 tbsp of agar-agar powder (~8 g) contains about 24 calories. Per 100 g: 306 calories. See the 'Nutrition per 100 g' section above for the full macro breakdown.