Japanese Agar Flakes - Sea Vegetable Gelling Agent (8 Pack)

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28g
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Description

Clearspring Agar Flakes are a high quality vegetarian and vegan alternative to gelatine for making desserts, jellies and aspics. They are free from chemical bleaching agents and prepared in the traditional Japanese way by cooking sea vegetables until soft, then naturally freeze drying them outside in the winter sun and snow.
Ingredients

Agar sea vegetable (Gelidium and Gracilaria spp.)
Nutritional Info

This product is exempt from the need to disclose nutritional data under regulation (EU) 1169/2011.
How to Use

Usage for firm set:
Use one tbsp of Agar Flakes per 240ml liquid*. Sprinkle the flakes over the liquid before heating. Heat without stirring until boiling. Simmer, stirring occasionally until flakes fully dissolve (5-10 minutes). Pour into moulds and cool to set.

*Acidic foods may affect the gelling strength. For best results, test recipe by taking a spoonful of the heated mixture and allowing it to rapidly set on a cool surface. If the mixture does not set in a few minutes, add more flakes and simmer for a few more minutes.
Plant-based

Clearspring Agar Flakes, known as "kanten" in Japanese, are a high quality vegetarian alternative to gelatine for making desserts, jellies and aspics. They are traditionally made from sea plants in Japan. They have a neutral flavour and are free from any bleaching chemical or softening agents.

Traditional and conventional agar

Nowadays, almost all commercial agar-agar is made using sulphuric acid to dissolve the starches, and chemical bleaches and dyes to neutralise the colour and flavour of the sea plants. However, a few small craft producers, such as the family who make Clearspring Agar Flakes, still use the traditional slow method.

 

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