Agar Agar Powder

Agar-agar is a natural texturizer derived from seaweed extract and used as a gelling agent. It forms a thermoreversible gel at 92°C. It creates a firm, transparent, and brittle gel that is unstable in the presence of alcohol or acidic environments. It is not freeze-thaw stable and does not recover its structure after being sheared or blended.
Agar-agar is used for a variety of applications, such as gelled inserts, fillings, mousses, and hot jellies for the foodservice sector.

Applications
Gelled candies, mousses, jellies, confits, etc.

Properties
Firm and brittle gel, thermoreversible

Dosage
0.05% to 4% or 0.5 to 40 g/kg of total mass

Conservation
To be stored in a sealed package, protected from moisture and heat. Keep away from light.

Certifications
Kosher

Louis François advice
For alcohol-based gels, heat the mixture to evaporate the alcohol, then add agar-agar afterwards.

Need inspiration?
Explore Louis François’ “Destructured lemon tart” recipes highlighting Agar agar. https://louisfrancois.com/en/tarte-au-citron-destructuree/

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