Agar-agar (kanten)

Used in many Japanese confections, this gelatin-like product is made from a kind of seaweed called tengusa. It is available in various forms; the most common are bar and powder. Agar-agar sets quickly and does not melt at room temperature. Agar-agar helps clean the digestive tract.

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