Agar Agar
Especially suited for vegetarian and vegan baking, powdered Agar Agar is an emulsifier that can be used as a stabilizing and thickening agent in custards, puddings, etc. A brand of Paris Gourmet, Cuisine Tech is a complete source for technical and modern cookery ingredients. Buy Agar Agar online today!
Ingredients: 100 mesh Gracalaria Agar
Availability:
Usually ships within NaN business days.
Product is non-perishable and can ship via Ground service.
Q: What is the strength of this Agar powder?
A: Agar has a Gel Strength of between 1400-3000 gcm in a 1.5% solution of agar in water using a 0.5" probe.
Q: Can agar-agar be used in icecreams and sorbets as thickener/stabilizer?
A: Yes, Agar Agar can be used as stabilizer in making ice cream and sorbet.
Q: How long it may last in room temperature since open?
A: Kept air-tight and in a dry and cool place the Agar Agar has a shelf life of 12 months.
Q: I know this product comes from France, was wondering what their source for Agar was - looking specifically for a non-Japanese (i.e., Pacific Ocean) sourced Agar. Thanks!
A: The algae are sourced from Taiwan, Chile, Italy, Morroco and/or China.