Agar can serve various functions in different industries, including its use as a gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer, suspending agent, preservative, humectant, emulsifier, and more. Here are some of the key applications of agar: Food Industry: Yogurt, Gummy candies, Jellies, Lamb soup, Canned goods, Ham products, Beverages, ice cream, Frozen foods, Desserts, Jams, Puddings, Rice porridge, Dried cheese, Baked goods. Personal Care& Cosmetics Industry: Toothpaste,Cosmetics, Air fresheners, Face masks, Moisturizers, Shampoos, Hair gels. Construction Industry: Waterproofing and leak-proof coatings, Premium latex paints. Pharmaceutical Industry: Capsules, Tablet disintegrants, Dental molds. Agar is rich in oligosaccharides and starch sulfates, which may havesome preventive effects on hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Biochemical Engineering: Bacterial culture media, Microbial carriers, Agarose gel electrophoresis Agar's versatility and unique gelling properties make it a valuable ingredient invarious applications across different industries.