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 ...

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