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Agar Agar

Agar Agar

Binder

Also known as: agar, kanten

Must be boiled to activate (unlike gelatin which only needs warm water). Use about 1/3 the amount of gelatin.

Functions
BindingStructure
Dietary Info
VegetarianVeganGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-Free
Common Uses
CakesPastries

Top Substitutions

Gelatin
4.0
Cakes, PastriesCommunity-tested
Ratio: 1 tbsp Gelatin

About Agar Agar

A plant-based gelling agent derived from red algae. Sets firmer than gelatin and holds at room temperature. Used as a vegan substitute for gelatin in mousses, jellies, and glazes.

Nutrition Facts

For Original Ingredient
Serving size
100g
Calories 306
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.3g
0%
Total Carbohydrates 80.9g
27%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g
28%
Total Sugars 3.0g
6%
Protein 6.2g
12%
Sodium 102mg
4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Telephone Brand Agar Agar Powder

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Living Jin Agar Agar Powder

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