Looking for a fun and healthy snack that’s quick and easy to make? Try our vegan gummy bears! With only three simple …
Looking for a fun and healthy snack that’s quick and easy to make? Try our vegan gummy bears! With only three simple …
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Is there an alternative to agar, agar?
Xanthan, or Guar?
UPDATE:
I ran some experimental series yesterday.
I trialed a recipe calling for a cup of juice a half cup of sugar and a half cup of cornstarch. Resulting in a passable gummy.
Then because I couldn't find an answer online. I went experiment and using a large mug, a spoon, a measuring spoon and Guar and Xanthan gum as well as room temp water. I tested thickening action.
While Xanthan created a suspension, it didn't create a gel.
2 tsp of Guar did create a gel.
So I moved to a practical test. I used a cup of juice, two TBSP of homemade rich simple syrup, 2 tsp of guar. The gel was okay, but not firm enough.
I'll run further experiments . I'm going to see if heat affects Xanthan
This is so quick and easy! Can't wait to try these out with my nieces 😍