
Kappa Carrageenan
Reference note on kappa carrageenan, a firm gelling agent, and how to dissolve it.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Dissolves in water at around 79–85°C; the water needs to contain potassium (not calcium, like iota).
- Slightly clouds the gel. Not suitable for freezing – if frozen, water starts separating from the product.
- Only a very small amount is needed, around 0.02–2%.
- Works best combined with locust bean gum.
Reference videos: "KAPPA CARRAGEENAN – what it is & how to use it" (Molecular ingredients breakdown); "Carrageenan? Unlock the Secret of this Unique Family of Hydrocolloids" (WTF – Ep. 126).