Comparing E406 - Agar vs E1210 - Carbomer
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What is agar powder?
Agar powder (E406) is a plant-derived gelling agent extracted from red algae, used as a vegetarian alternative to gelatin to thicken and stabilize foods.
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What is agar agar powder?
Agar-agar powder is the same as agar (E406): a refined red-seaweed extract that forms firm gels and serves as a thickener, stabiliser, and vegetarian gelatin substitute.
How to make agar plates?
Mix ~1.5% w/v agar with appropriate nutrient broth, heat to dissolve, sterilize (e.g., autoclave/pressure cooker), then pour into sterile Petri dishes at about 50°C and allow to set.
Is agar agar healthy?
Yes—agar (E406) is generally recognized as safe and functions as non-digestible fiber; excessive amounts may cause bloating or a laxative effect, so consume with adequate fluids.
What is carbomer in skin care?
A synthetic, cross‑linked poly(acrylic acid) polymer used to thicken and gel water-based formulas and to stabilize emulsions, giving gels and lotions a smooth, consistent texture.
Is carbomer safe for skin?
Yes—it's widely used in cosmetics and generally well tolerated; mild, temporary irritation can occur in some people, especially at high concentrations or if the formula isn’t properly neutralized.
What is carbomer used for?
As a food additive (E1210) it serves as a thickener, stabilizer, and film‑forming agent—mainly in food supplement coatings/tablets—and in cosmetics it controls viscosity and stabilizes emulsions.
What is a carbomer?
A family of high‑molecular‑weight, cross‑linked poly(acrylic acid) polymers (also called carboxyvinyl polymers) made synthetically and used primarily as rheology modifiers.
Is carbomer safe?
Within approved uses and levels (e.g., EU E1210 for specific applications), it has a good safety profile; it’s minimally absorbed and generally safe, though large oral amounts may cause GI discomfort.