FAQs

Can Agar-Agar be used in high-acid formulations like citrus jellies or fruit gummies?

Yes, but the acidulant (such as citric acid) must be added at the very end of the process, right before depositing, at temperatures below 60°C.

Agar is highly susceptible to acid hydrolysis at high temperatures. If agar is boiled in a solution with a pH below 5.5, its polysaccharide chains break down rapidly, causing a catastrophic loss of gel strength. However, if the acid is injected after boiling and during the cooling phase, the gel will set normally and remain completely stable under acidic room-temperature conditions.