RUF Agar Agar gelling agent

RUF Agar Agar is a vegan-friendly gelling agent produced by RUF Lebensmittelwerk KG, a traditional German company specialized in baking ingredients and desserts. Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative to animal-derived gelatin, extracted from red algae.

The RUF brand has its roots in Quakenbrück, Germany, where it was founded in 1920 by Clemens Rump and Hubert Flerlage. The company remains a family-owned business, maintaining its headquarters and primary manufacturing facilities in Germany. It is known for its wide range of baking powders, dessert mixes, and specialized nutritional products, serving both the retail market and the catering industry.