The Indonesian seaweed industry provides solutions to worldwide economic, environmental and social challenges.

The most important products processed from these seaweeds are the hydrocolloids Agar and Carrageenan.

80% of Agar production is used for the food industry and 20% for biotechnological applications. In Indonesia, Agar is a staple water desert and source of dietary fibre.

In Indonesia, Agar is produced mainly from the raw material Gracilaria and from Gelidium in smaller quantity. Indonesia produces Agar powder with gel strength ranging from 30 – 1200 g/cm2.

Indonesian seaweed plays a starring role in the global food industry. It’s the primary source of agar-agar, a versatile thickening agent used in jellies, puddings, and various other food products.

Beyond the culinary world, seaweed extracts find use in pharmaceuticals. Agar-agar is used in capsule coatings, laxatives, and culture media for growing microorganisms.

The cosmetics industry has also embraced the magic of seaweed. Extracts are incorporated into creams, lotions, and other skincare products, thanks to their moisturizing and soothing properties.