Description
Agar-agar, known as just agar in culinary circles, is a mix of carbohydrates that have been extracted from red algae, a type of seaweed.
It is suitable for vegaterians as it is a plant-based product without animal derivatives.It is a tasteless and odorless substance known as food additive E406 according to EU Regulation.
It can be used as thickening agent for soups, ice cream, desserts etc according to the EU regulation 1338/2008.
Before agar can be added to a recipe, it needs to be dissolved in water and then boiled; it cannot be simply dissolved in a liquid or added directly to food.
Features
- Cooking
- Characteristic taste
Instructions
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