weight : 65 g (2.3oz) Product of Spain Description Agar is extracted from a type of red algae, Agar also called Agar Agar is a gelling agent which has been used in Japan since the 15th century. It is used as a food additive because of its extraordinary multifunctional properties as gelling, stabilizing and thickening. Agar produces a translucent gel when dissolved in water. It’s insoluble in cold water and soluble in hot water. It can form gels in very small proportions and can be used to make hot gelatins. Agar is sold as a refined powder which is mixed whilst cold and brought to the boil for fast gelification. Once gelled, it can withstand up to 80°c. Use for example to serve hot jelly with ice cream. Recipe - Lobster Gel Ingredients: 250g Lobster stock / (any you like) 0.6g Agar Salt Method: Mix the lobster stock, salted to taste, add the Agar and bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring continuously Spread to desired thickness and allow to gel in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours Heat under the salamander before serving Suitable for vegetarians, vegans Ingredients: 100% Gelling agent: agar agar
