Iota Carrageenan
Reference note on iota carrageenan, a soft-elastic gelling agent, and how to dissolve it.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Dissolves in water at around 85°C; the water needs to contain calcium.
- Works best combined with starch; only a very small amount is needed (about 0.01%).
- Produces exceptionally clear gels (can set water without clouding it).
- Suitable for freezing products.
Reference videos: "IOTA CARRAGEENAN – what it is & how to use it" (Molecular ingredients breakdown); "Carrageenan? Unlock the Secret of this Unique Family of Hydrocolloids" (WTF – Ep. 126).