Where can I buy agar in Manila, Philippines?

Question

Majority of the "gulaman" brands I saw in the supermarket had carrageenan as their main ingredient. I need agar or kanten. Are the long, cellophane plastic-like blocks commonly sold along the boxed gelatin products agar?

And where can I buy agar?

Answer 1

I can't think of a specific spot, but you may have to buy it online:

http://www.bulkfoods.com/agar_agar.htm

Answer 2

i bought mine in Molecular Foodie in facebook