Agar Agar Powder

Botanical Name: Gelidiella acerosa Origin: Japan Description: Agar is a polysaccharide found in the cell walls of some red algae and contains sulfated galactose monomers (gelling agents). It requires extraction from red algae and purification to become agar. The flakes are produced by a traditional method of cooking and pressing the sea vegetables and then naturally freeze-drying the residue to form bars which are then powdered for easier packaging and transport. Agar agar has strong setting properties and will set at room temperature after about an hour. Agar Gel Recipe One teaspoon agar powder = One tablespoon agar flakes in recipes. For a firm jelly you require approximately 2 teaspoons of powder per 1 pint of liquid. Agar agar should be soaked in the liquid first for 10-15 minutes, then gently brought to a boil and simmered while stirring until it dissolves completely, this will take about 5 minutes for powder. Unlike gelatin, agar agar can be boiled and can even be re-melted if necessary. If you are unsure as to the setting ability of your gel, test a small amount on a cold saucer - it should set in 20-30 seconds, if not you may need more agar agar, if too firm - add some more liquid. Size: 1 oz. Price: 5.43