A WEDGE-SHAPED agar gel is formed by pouring out 10 ml. of a hot 2 per cent agar solution (‘Bacto-Agar’, Difco Laboratories) on a pre-warmed glass plate (16 cm. × 4 cm.), which is slightly ...

Agar primarily comes from the Gracilaria species of red algae, while sea moss gel, as said before, is made from the Chondrus crispus species. The preparation methods for these two ingredients also ...

The agar liquid turns into a gel and sets at around 35 degrees. Its viscosity suddenly increases near 40 degrees. When acid is added to the liquid and heated, the agar breaks down and the liquid ...

Agar agar can form a stable gel at room temperature, making it an ideal choice for setting custards, puddings, jellies, and other desserts. Additionally, agar agar is heat-resistant and can withstand ...