Term Name:	agar
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Definition:	A complex mixture of polysaccharides extracted from species of red algae. Its two main components are agarose and agaropectin. Agarose is the component responsible for the high-strength gelling properties of agar, while agaropectin provides the viscous properties.
Ontology:	ChEBI [CHEBI:2509]  ( EBI )