Guest guest Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I think it would depend more on WHAT you are trying to thicken to what consistency, more so than comparison, since they work so differently. What are you making-solid mold, or just to thicken? > > > Anyone know how much agar agar would equal the thickening power of one sheet of gelatin? > Terry > Sent from my iPadHD > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Working on various espumas. Right now I have a bloody espuma in the fridge. I used Knox gelatin. Most recipes call for sheet gelatin which I think are a pain since after softening they have to be lightly heated to dissolve. I haven't tried Xanthan gum since I don't think that's the consistency I want. I could try egg white but I'd rather not this time. I thought guar or agar might be the way to fly. I made a mango espuma yesterday using gelatin. The main drawback is it takes so long, anywhere from 2 hours to overnight. Terry Sent from my iPadHD On Mar 23, 2012, at 4:35 PM, " " <berrywell@...> wrote: > > I think it would depend more on WHAT you are trying to thicken to what consistency, more so than comparison, since they work so differently. What are you making-solid mold, or just to thicken? > > > > >> >> >> Anyone know how much agar agar would equal the thickening power of one sheet of gelatin? >> Terry >> Sent from my iPadHD >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Please bookmark these pages: > > /links/ > (this is the Links page where I save the answers to FAQs and Answers, Recipes, and LOTS of other helpful information - this page is always being added to) > > /links/IMPORTANT_VitamixE\ nthusiasts_Membership__001327149393/ > PLEASE DON'T UNSUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE GETTING TOO MUCH MAIL! (if you unsubscribe, you will lose access to the Links page - an Encyclopedia of Collected Vitamix Wisdom! Go to this link to learn how to stop mail from coming, but STILL be a member of the group so you can STILL visit the Links page and read messages online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Doesn't the gadget used to make espuma incorporate the air? I think agar agar would set TOO firmly for that. Sunflower seeds do a great job of making things at a pudding like consistency, once chilled, but that may change the flavor some (doesn't sound like in a bad way, but still different) A little beef consume might work too? > >> > >> > >> Anyone know how much agar agar would equal the thickening power of one sheet of gelatin? > >> Terry > >> Sent from my iPadHD > >> > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Please bookmark these pages: > > > > /links/ > > (this is the Links page where I save the answers to FAQs and Answers, Recipes, and LOTS of other helpful information - this page is always being added to) > > > > /links/IMPORTANT_VitamixE\ nthusiasts_Membership__001327149393/ > > PLEASE DON'T UNSUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE GETTING TOO MUCH MAIL! (if you unsubscribe, you will lose access to the Links page - an Encyclopedia of Collected Vitamix Wisdom! Go to this link to learn how to stop mail from coming, but STILL be a member of the group so you can STILL visit the Links page and read messages online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Yeah it does. I used my 1 pint espuma gun today to make a bloody foam. I used a whole packet of Knox. Not good. I got about 2 inches of nice foam but then the gas bound penetrate the " jello' I had created. I made another batch and have it in the fridge now. We'll see how this does. I used 3/4 teaspoon of Knox gelatin. I served the original bit if espuma that worked to with roasted shrimp for dinner. He loved it but wanted more of the foam. Too bad not I. The cards. It's a little frustrating. I don't usually have cooking problems but I guess that just indicates its time to spread my wings and try these new things. Terry Sent from my iPadHD On Mar 23, 2012, at 5:02 PM, " " <berrywell@...> wrote: > Doesn't the gadget used to make espuma incorporate the air? I think agar agar would set TOO firmly for that. Sunflower seeds do a great job of making things at a pudding like consistency, once chilled, but that may change the flavor some (doesn't sound like in a bad way, but still different) A little beef consume might work too? > > > > > >>>> >>>> >>>> Anyone know how much agar agar would equal the thickening power of one sheet of gelatin? >>>> Terry >>>> Sent from my iPadHD >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> Please bookmark these pages: >>> >>> /links/ >>> (this is the Links page where I save the answers to FAQs and Answers, Recipes, and LOTS of other helpful information - this page is always being added to) >>> >>> /links/IMPORTANT_VitamixE\ nthusiasts_Membership__001327149393/ >>> PLEASE DON'T UNSUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE GETTING TOO MUCH MAIL! (if you unsubscribe, you will lose access to the Links page - an Encyclopedia of Collected Vitamix Wisdom! Go to this link to learn how to stop mail from coming, but STILL be a member of the group so you can STILL visit the Links page and read messages online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I would think agar agar would plug up the gadget even more so, since it gels firmer than gelatin would. Do the recipes for the gun CALL for a gelling agent? I have done foams with the iSI mini whip creamer gadget, but I used cream and no gel.Sent from my iPadOn Mar 23, 2012, at 8:58 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: Yeah it does. I used my 1 pint espuma gun today to make a bloody foam. I used a whole packet of Knox. Not good. I got about 2 inches of nice foam but then the gas bound penetrate the "jello' I had created. I made another batch and have it in the fridge now. We'll see how this does. I used 3/4 teaspoon of Knox gelatin. I served the original bit if espuma that worked to with roasted shrimp for dinner. He loved it but wanted more of the foam. Too bad not I. The cards. It's a little frustrating. I don't usually have cooking problems but I guess that just indicates its time to spread my wings and try these new things. Terry Sent from my iPadHD On Mar 23, 2012, at 5:02 PM, "" <berrywell@...> wrote: > Doesn't the gadget used to make espuma incorporate the air? I think agar agar would set TOO firmly for that. Sunflower seeds do a great job of making things at a pudding like consistency, once chilled, but that may change the flavor some (doesn't sound like in a bad way, but still different) A little beef consume might work too? > > > > > >>>> >>>> >>>> Anyone know how much agar agar would equal the thickening power of one sheet of gelatin? >>>> Terry >>>> Sent from my iPadHD >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------ >>> >>> Please bookmark these pages: >>> >>> /links/ >>> (this is the Links page where I save the answers to FAQs and Answers, Recipes, and LOTS of other helpful information - this page is always being added to) >>> >>> /links/IMPORTANT__Membership__001327149393/ >>> PLEASE DON'T UNSUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE GETTING TOO MUCH MAIL! (if you unsubscribe, you will lose access to the Links page - an Encyclopedia of Collected Vitamix Wisdom! Go to this link to learn how to stop mail from coming, but STILL be a member of the group so you can STILL visit the Links page and read messages online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 The ones that use cream don't have any gelling agent. The one without cream have a gelling agent. At least all the recipes I've seen so far are that way. On Mar 23, 2012, at 9:39 PM, Berry wrote: > > > I would think agar agar would plug up the gadget even more so, since it gels firmer than gelatin would. Do the recipes for the gun CALL for a gelling agent? I have done foams with the iSI mini whip creamer gadget, but I used cream and no gel. > > > > > Sent from my iPad > > On Mar 23, 2012, at 8:58 PM, Terry Pogue <tpogue@...> wrote: > >> Yeah it does. I used my 1 pint espuma gun today to make a bloody foam. I used a whole packet of Knox. Not good. I got about 2 inches of nice foam but then the gas bound penetrate the " jello' I had created. I made another batch and have it in the fridge now. We'll see how this does. I used 3/4 teaspoon of Knox gelatin. I served the original bit if espuma that worked to with roasted shrimp for dinner. He loved it but wanted more of the foam. Too bad not I. The cards. It's a little frustrating. I don't usually have cooking problems but I guess that just indicates its time to spread my wings and try these new things. >> Terry >> >> Sent from my iPadHD >> >> On Mar 23, 2012, at 5:02 PM, " " <berrywell@...> wrote: >> >> > Doesn't the gadget used to make espuma incorporate the air? I think agar agar would set TOO firmly for that. Sunflower seeds do a great job of making things at a pudding like consistency, once chilled, but that may change the flavor some (doesn't sound like in a bad way, but still different) A little beef consume might work too? >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> Anyone know how much agar agar would equal the thickening power of one sheet of gelatin? >> >>>> Terry >> >>>> Sent from my iPadHD >> >>>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> ------------------------------------ >> >>> >> >>> Please bookmark these pages: >> >>> >> >>> /links/ >> >>> (this is the Links page where I save the answers to FAQs and Answers, Recipes, and LOTS of other helpful information - this page is always being added to) >> >>> >> >>>/links/IMPORTANT_Vitam\ ixEnthusiasts_Membership__001327149393/ >> >>> PLEASE DON'T UNSUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE GETTING TOO MUCH MAIL! (if you unsubscribe, you will lose access to the Links page - an Encyclopedia of Collected Vitamix Wisdom! Go to this link to learn how to stop mail from coming, but STILL be a member of the group so you can STILL visit the Links page and read messages online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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