{"id":3643,"date":"2026-02-03T12:36:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agarmex.com\/?p=3643"},"modified":"2026-02-03T12:37:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T12:37:48","slug":"the-friendly-ingredient-for-plant-based-diets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.agarmex.com\/en\/the-friendly-ingredient-for-plant-based-diets","title":{"rendered":"THE \u201cFRIENDLY\u201d INGREDIENT FOR PLANT-BASED DIETS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Previously, we have discussed many of the properties of food-grade agar: its thickening and\/or gelling function, its contribution to the texture of foods or liquid beverages\u2026 but today we focus on its plant-based nature and how we can take advantage of its beneficial properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agar, derived from seaweed, is a plant-based ingredient, and its ability to form a gel when dissolved makes it the perfect choice for consuming plant-based foods and reducing the intake of ultra-processed products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its use allows anyone who wishes to follow a plant-based diet\u2014whether for health reasons, environmental awareness, or because they are vegetarian or vegan\u2014to enjoy a more varied diet that is entirely plant-based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, following a plant-based diet has positive effects on the health of those who adopt it, as well as on animal welfare and the planet. Studies carried out to date comparing plant-based meat with animal-based meat have shown that the former has a significantly lower environmental impact across most of the environmental metrics examined (such as carbon footprint, water footprint, and land use).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact our sales team to learn more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Previously, we have discussed many of the properties of food-grade agar: its thickening and\/or gelling function, its contribution to the texture of foods or liquid beverages\u2026 but today we focus on its plant-based nature and how we can take advantage of its beneficial properties. 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