What it is and where it comes from
Agar is a gelling agent taken from red seaweed. It sets like gelatin and is used in halal and vegan jellies.
Where you find it
Jellies, jelly sweets, desserts, glazes, ice cream and Asian sweets.
What to look for on the label
Nothing to check for halal.
This is a guide, not a fatwa. Recipes change, so check the label, look for halal certification, and ask your local imam where scholars differ.