Agar Agar 50g bag

Discover the perfect plant-based alternative to gelatin with our high-quality Agar Agar Powder. Derived from red seaweed, agar agar is a versatile, powerful gelling agent that allows you to create everything from delicate panna cottas and firm jellies to stable vegan mousses and thickened fruit fillings.

Whether you are a seasoned pastry chef or a home cook looking to explore plant-based alternatives, agar agar offers a clean, neutral finish that sets firmly and reliably, even at room temperature.

Why You 'll Love It:

• 100% Plant-Based: A natural, seaweed-derived substitute for traditional animal-based gelatin, making it perfect for vegan, vegetarian, and plant-forward kitchens.

• Superior Setting Power: Much more potent than gelatin, it requires only a small amount to create a firm, sliceable set. It also sets faster and at higher temperatures, meaning your desserts won't melt as easily on a warm day.

• Neutral Flavor Profile: It has no taste, color, or odor, ensuring that it never interferes with the delicate flavors of your fruits, chocolates, or infusions.

• Versatile Texture: Depending on the amount used, you can achieve anything from a soft, wobbly jelly to a firm, sliceable block.

• Heat Stable: Unlike gelatin, agar agar can be boiled without losing its gelling properties, making it incredibly easy to work with in cooked applications.

Origin

Japan

Ingredients

Glucose, thickener (410), gelling agent (407), monopotassium phosphate (340)

Allergens

No known allergens

How to use

Use as per recipe. As a guide, approx 0.9g of powder will set 100mL of neutral liquid for use in jellies, jams and desserts. Acidic liquids may require slightly more. Dissolve in water then bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Mix well with warm ingredient, then allow to cool and set. Does not re-melt once set.

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Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight for less than 2 years.