Agar-Agar Flakes (Kanten, Mitoku) - 28g
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$12.89
Mitoku Agar-Agar Flakes (Kanten) - 28g
Kanten, known as agar-agar in the West, is an ancient vegetable gelatine traditionally made by freezing and drying extracts of various red sea vegetables. Kanten's natural jelling ability, mild flavour, and total lack of calories have made it a favourite with health-conscious cooks around the world - A great vegetarian alternative to animal-based gelatin.
Agar contains iron and calcium, and is also high in fibre. It contains no fat, sugar, or carbohydrates. It has be known for aiding in digestion and weight loss. Through helping carry toxins from the body. In some parts of the world is used with people suffering from hemorrhoids. Other benefits associated with agar are aiding in reducing inflammation.
To use agar flakes as a thickener:
- Pour 1/4 cup liquid (water or your choice of milk) into a shallow pan.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon agar flakes over medium heat.
- Cook and stir gently for 2 to 3 minutes, until it is bubbling and gummy, and the flakes begin to dissolve.
- Add this warm agar immediately to the blender or whatever mixture you wish to thicken, and stir well. A blender works best to remove any lumps.
- The mixture will fully thicken in 30-45 minutes or quicker in the refrigerator.
- For acid fruits, we suggest increasing the amount of agar you’d normally use.
Ingredients: Agar
Origin: Japan
Enjoy Me...
- Agar is not a 1:1 substitute for gelatin - you will need less. I find that for every teaspoon of gelatin, you will need around 1/2 a teaspoon of agar.
- Agar sets very quickly, and at room temperature! This is good and bad: You don't have to wait around for agar like you do for gelatin. But you also need have to have all your ingredients and tools in place and ready to go.
- If you're using a mould, be sure to grease it first. Agar based goods don't slide right out the way gelatin goods do.
| Enjoy Me... | |
| 1. | Agar is not a 1:1 substitute for gelatin - you will need less. I find that for every teaspoon of gelatin, you will need around 1/2 a teaspoon of agar. |
| 2. | Agar sets very quickly, and at room temperature! This is good and bad: You don't have to wait around for agar like you do for gelatin. But you also need have to have all your ingredients and tools in place and ready to go. |
| 3. | If you're using a mould, be sure to grease it first. Agar based goods don't slide right out the way gelatin goods do. |
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