Hearthy Foods Agar Agar Powder (4oz) Vegan Gelatin Substitute
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About Hearthy Foods Agar Agar Powder (4oz) Vegan Gelatin Substitute
Overall Feedback:
87% positive
83% found it easy to dissolve
I have compared the melting point of agar agar with gelatin and found that agar agar has a higher melting point.
The agar powder is flavorless and odorless, with easy to follow instructions right on the bag.
I was initially skeptical when I used the powder to make jello. I heated up the mixture of agar agar powder as instructed, but it didn't look like anything was happening at first. Not long after taking the mixture off the heat, it was like the liquid had magically firmed up. I was surprised to see that the liquid had turned into vegan jello.
73% appreciated the high protein content, though 27% were concerned
The gelatin alternative can be a bit misleading.
81% liked the delicious flavor, while 19% didn't
This gelatin is flavorless and odorless with easy to follow instructions right on the bag.
The texture of the gelatin was really off while making vegan gummies. It did not add any flavor, but the texture was not as expected.
72% appreciated the smooth texture, but 28% found it firm
It is fairly easy to work with, but a bit more labor-intensive than regular old gelatin.
The texture of agar gelatin is a bit gritty because it is made from seaweed.
The gelatin gels well but lacks chewiness or bend. Additionally, all the gummies broke by just picking them up.
81% found it perfect for multiple recipes
Working with it is fairly easy, but it is more labor-intensive than regular old gelatin.
