Description
Agar-Agar Powder - Vegetable Gelling Agent - 25 g
Agar-agar powder is a natural thickening agent (E406) extracted from red algae and used as a plant-based alternative to conventional animal gelatin. The powder is suitable for a wide range of culinary purposes, including making jellies, mousses, puddings, jams, ice creams, marshmallows, and cheesecakes. It is particularly popular in vegan and vegetarian cooking, as it comes exclusively from plant sources. Agar-agar powder dissolves when heated and forms a firm gel structure when the temperature drops to between 34 and 38 degrees Celsius – and stiffens further at even lower temperatures. The taste is very neutral and does not affect the other ingredients in the dish. One teaspoon of agar-agar is equivalent to approximately five sheets of gelatin, but it is important to note that the gelling effect can be reduced when used with citrus fruits such as orange and lemon. For making mousses, one teaspoon per half litre of hot liquid or 500 g of fruit is recommended: stir the powder into five tablespoons of the liquid, add the rest and let it boil for approximately two minutes. For puddings, two teaspoons are used. The powder can also be used to thicken vegan yogurt and crème fraîche – here, one tablespoon per litre of liquid is recommended, but the amount should be adjusted to the specific product. Agar-agar is gluten-free and suitable for people with gluten intolerance. The product should be stored in a dry and cool place to preserve its quality. The package contains 25 g and is ideal for the home cook who wants a versatile and plant-based gelling agent for desserts and other creative culinary projects. Keywords: vegan gelatin, gluten-free gelling agent, agar-agar powder, plant-based thickening agent, vegetable gelatin for desserts.
Product Declaration
Contents:
Agar-Agar powder 25g
Red algae Thickener (E406)
Neutral
Suitable for vegan and vegetarian cooking as well as gluten-free recipes
Gelling agent, Vegetable gelatin
Firm gel structure
Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Perfect for desserts, jam and creative food projects
Plant-based substitute for gelatin, mild taste, firm consistency at low temperature.
Best before: 17.04.2027
Importer: A CHAU LIEN IMPORT &EXPORT AB
Nutritional content per 100 g
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Energy |
695kJ / 166kcal |
| Fat |
1 g |
| –
of which saturated fatty acids |
1 g |
| – of which unsaturated fatty acids |
g |
| Carbohydrate |
1.8 g |
| –
of which sugars |
0 g |
| Protein |
0 g |
| Salt |
1.3 g |
| Calcium |
mg |
