Does this Agar have enough nutrients to be used as the sole food source for bacteria in a sterile petri dish?

No, I typically add light malt extract and yeast

What is the gel strength?

What you mean what is the strentgth? Agar is agar. The more you use the more solid your product will be...

Origin of Raw Agar-Agar?

This could easily be answered with a quick google search...agar is a plant based gelatin made from red algae. It was discovered in the 17th century and is used in many things like mycology to culinary.

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🌱 Elevate your recipes with nature’s ultimate vegan thickener!

PURE PLANT POWER - Derived from natural red algae, a sustainable vegan gelatin alternative.
EFFORTLESS GELATION - Just boil and simmer for 3 minutes to achieve perfect texture every time.
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Micro Ingredients Agar Agar Powder is a premium, non-GMO, vegan-friendly thickening agent sourced from red algae. This unflavored powder offers a sustainable alternative to animal gelatin, delivering reliable gelation with just a quick boil and simmer. Each 1lb pouch lasts over 100 days, making it perfect for cooking, baking, and even scientific uses, while adding dietary fiber, calcium, and iron to your creations.

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