Agar Agar What is it? How can we use it?

What is Agar Agar?

Agar Agar comes from red algae and is considered to be the highest quality marine gelatin. In Asia it is frequently used in cooking and its use is currently expanding throughout Europe. Currently, most gelatins that we can find on the market are of animal origin, so we would like to highlight that Agar Agar is 100% vegetable. In this post we will explain everything you need to know about this product and its many uses.

How can we use it?

Agar Agar is used in modern cooking to provide greater thickness to dishes. Therefore, it is an excellent substitute for gelatins of animal origin. This product can be obtained in flakes or strips, depending on the use we want to give it, we are more interested in one format or another.

• In cooking it can be used as a thickener. That is why it is widely used in baking, but it can also be used to thicken sauces, broths or creams.
• Another culinary use of this fantastic product is its use as a gelling agent. It should be noted that Agar Agar has a greater power to gelatinize our dishes than conventional gelatins. In addition to this, it does not add flavor or color to our dishes. That is why it is widely used for pastry recipes such as cakes, flans, curds, jams and many more.

Besides culinary uses, what can we use Agar-Agar for?

Thanks to the gelatinous power of Agar-Agar, you can make various creations with it, such as the one we propose below. If you want to spend a fun day with the little ones in the house, we recommend that you create your own gelatin cups. It is very easy to make and is very fun for the little ones. In addition, the Agar Agar cups would be 100% vegan and edible. This recipe is very simple and you can get all the information by accessing this link.

What are the properties and benefits of Agar Agar?

• Multiple health properties.
• Fat-free and sugar-free
• Facilitates intestinal transitl since it contains fiber
• It is a food satiating
• Contribute to the removal of toxic substances
• relaxing effects nervous system

En Algae from Galicia You can find Agar Agar in strips and Agar Agar in flakes. We also have three different formats: 50 gr, 500 gr and 1000 gr. The best quality and service at your disposal!

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