Gelatin is traditionally made from the collagen of connective tissue (gross) in animals, making it super vegan UNfriendly. Agar Agar is a vegetarian gelatin substitute made from red algae. Agar agar is used in baking, as a thickener in soups, as a laxative, and in ice cream. Eden has some great recipes that include agar agar in them here.
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So glad you pointed this out! Agar Agar is a great ingredient for puddings & sauces. I prefer the powder form because it mixes easier. It's a little different than gelatin (that woeful byproduct of the meat industry) but quite versatile if you know how to use it.
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