Gastro Cultura Toufood Agar Eco

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Overview

It is ideal to make hot gels, achieving optimum results, even in very small quantities.

A fibrous carbohydrate extracted from eco red marine algae, like Gelidium and Gracilaria, extremely efficient, suitable for making hot and cold gelled products.

Description

Suitable for making hot gelled products, achieving a superb result, even with very small quantities.

It is a fibrous carbohydrate extracted from eco red marine algae, like Gelidium and Gracilaria.

It is extremely efficient. A 400 g pack is enough to prepare around 500 meat or vegetable portions of 100g.

On top, it is an important source of fiber with positive effects on cholesterol levels and 0% fat. It can be used as a gelling agent for vegetarian and vegan diets. It is a gluten-free product and, therefore, suitable for celiacs. Country of origin: Spain.

Characteristics and uses:

  • Available in finely ground powder.
  • Mix at cold temperature and bring to the boil.
  • It sets quickly, and once the gel texture is obtained can withstand temperatures up to 80 °C (hot gel). Increase the dose when used with alcohol or acid ingredients.
  • Suggested ratio to achieve not too hard gelled products: 2-5 g/l.
  • Suggested ratio to achieve hard gelled products: 5-10 g/l.
  • Available in packs of 400 g and 100 g.