Agar agar is a valuable setting agent in desserts, jams, sauces, soups, and even vegetarian-friendly gummy candies and marshmallows. Its versatility makes it indispensable for both professional chefs ...

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Until recently, I was an agar-agar novice. I didn't grow up eating gelatin desserts like many of my friends, and I never really liked things with a jiggly consistency on those few rare occasions I ...

Japanese crystal candy is a stunning sweet treat that looks very similar to rock candy. Only, crystal candy uses a much ...

Question: I use agar powder to make soufflé, etc., since I can't find unflavored kosher gelatin. This time, however, the soufflé did not gel properly and I saw a bit of liquid at the bottom. The ...

Why don't more chefs use agar agar as a setting agent? So many cooking programmes have the chefs on tenterhooks because they don't know if their jelly dessert is going to set. If they used agar agar, ...

Jello, LEGO and booze are three things that we hold near and dear to our hearts, so when we saw a chance to combine them and create the trifecta known as the vegetarian LEGO “jello” shot, we knew we ...

How do you get your charlottes, pannacottas and cheesecakes to stay firm? Either by using classic gelatine or agar agar, which is all the rage at the moment. Here’s some useful info, advice and ...

Gummies are a great treat for the whole family. And while they're widely available in stores, you can also make them at home ...