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Traditional & Versatile

Agar (Vegan Gelatin)

$9.00

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  • Perfect vegan gelatin alternative
  • Rich in dietary fiber
  • Quick-setting and easy to use

Agar, a vegan alternative to gelatin, is derived entirely from red algae seaweed. The seaweed is boiled into a gel, pressed, and dried into blocks, which then need to be dissolved and boiled in water before use. Agar is completely odorless, tasteless and semi-translucent, making it an ideal thickening and stabilizing agent and is an essential ingredient in many Japanese sweets. It's quick set time, even at room temperature, firmer, less jiggly texture, and ability to maintain its shape even in warmer temperatures makes it an ideal substitute for gelatin!


ALSO FEATURED IN OUR BAKING: "AMAI" PACKAGE

Size: 2 x 5g blocks
Storage: Refrigerate after opening. Avoid humidity.
Ingredients: Red algae seaweed

DISCLAIMER:

We provide ingredients and common allergens based on the packaging as a reference only. Please consume with caution based on your own individual health concerns as we cannot guarantee the presence or lack of certain ingredients, allergens and/or animal products.

Suggested Uses: To rehydrate, gently wash the agar and soak in water until soft (about 5 mins). Squeeze out the excess water and tear into small pieces. Put these pieces in a saucepan with 400ml of water and boil to dissolve.
Substitutions: Use as a vegan alternative to gelatin in puddings, mousses, jellies, cheesecake and Japanese desserts such as anmitsu and jellies.
Recipes: Mini Sakura Jelly Cheesecakes Mizu Shingen Mochi (Raindrop Cake) Fruits Mitsumame
Producer: Yamashiroya
Prefecture: Kyoto


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Agar (Vegan Gelatin)

$9.00