Agar Jellies and Foams

[DaveC]

Does anyone have any experience of using Agar to make

a: jellies (especially green tea infused jellies)

and

b: foams (using an ISI creamer / whipper)

I want to make a Green Tea and Spiced Apple Jelly topped with Apple and Ginger foam... I have recipes for using gelatine but want to use Agar as my guests are vegetarian.

[TalnSG]

Originally Posted by DaveC

Does anyone have any experience of using Agar to make

a: jellies (especially green tea infused jellies)

and

b: foams (using an ISI creamer / whipper)

I want to make a Green Tea and Spiced Apple Jelly topped with Apple and Ginger foam... I have recipes for using gelatine but want to use Agar as my guests are vegetarian.

I haven't used agar since my biology lab days, but from what I remember it may be even easier to work with than gelatin. The memory is vague, I seem to recall its more stable at room temperature than gelatin. There is more than one variety, according to its nutrients, but I have no idea what they are. I do remember its plant based and is also called isinglass. It should be readily available and not too expensive.

[DaveC]

I just made some jelly to trial it... the texture was great but I need to sweeten the tea... I've sweetened one with sugar, one with apple juice and the another with honey... I'll keep you posted as to what tastes best...

I'll try the foam tomorrow.