Agar Agar Powder, 4 oz. Kosher, Plant-Based Gelatin Powder, Vegan Agar Agar, Vegan Jello, Sugar-Free, 100% Natural Red Algae

Used it to make some fruit jelly, and it worked great! It set almost immediately, and honestly, I can't think of anything else to say. Works as advertised!

Get this brand if your making Japanese crystal candy!

I don't notice a taste when I use this in my cooking. I usually use this in my homemade yogurt. For whatever reason, I have a very hard time getting my homemade coconut milk yogurt to thicken the way I like it, which is Greek yogurt thick. I have followed recipes that say to use only full fat canned yogurt, only the cream at that, and probiotics. Very simple and very watery even after 24 hours of processing. Recently, I changed how I make coconut yogurt in my instant pot. I use the whole can now and I switched to a vegan yogurt starter. A lot of improvement, but still not quite there. I tried adding other thickeners in addition to the starter. Sunflower lecithin was my first try. Didn't work for me the yogurt had a funny flavor and was very dark in color. Next!! Xanthan gum was my next try. Better, no funny flavor, got pristine looking yogurt, but the texture was gritty at the level of xanthan gum that I was using. Next!! Agar agar powder (not flakes, you would need about 3 times the amount of flakes to replace the powder). 1 teaspoon was the amount I started with and didn't get any farther. It really improved the consistency of the yogurt, it was white, and no gritty feeling. True it still doesn't come out Greek yogurt thick right out of the instant pot, but after a few hours of refrigeration it's fairly close. If I decide to get it thicker, I'll update my review. As things stand, I can recommend this product.

It does exactly what it’s supposed to in terms of thickening and setting, and I like that it’s a good plant-based option. That said, it does have a slight taste that comes through depending on what you’re making. It’s not overpowering, but noticeable in more simple recipes. I found it works best in dishes with stronger flavors where it blends in better. Overall still a good product, just something to keep in mind depending on how you plan to use it.

I’ve been using this agar powder for a few recipes, and it works really well. It dissolves smoothly and sets firmly without leaving any weird taste. Much easier to use than gelatin, and I love that it’s plant-based. Great quality for the price!