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agar agar powder in a wooden cup.
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The BEST Agar Agar Substitute

It isn't uncommon to use agar agar as a substitute, but what happens when it's an agar agar substitute that you need? Thankfully, there are many vegan-friendly and gluten free alternatives to choose from that are easy to swap in, whether you're baking a sweet treat or whipping up a savory sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 4kcal
Author: Katalin Nagy

Ingredients

Best subsitute for agar agar

  • ⅛ teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder
  • 3 teaspoon pectin powder
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • replace 1 teaspoon agar agar either with ⅛ teaspoon gelatin powder, or 3 teaspoons pectin powder, or 1 teaspoon xanthan gum, or 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Notes

Other agar agar alternatives to be considered:
  1. Arrowroot Powder
  2. Tapioca Starch
  3. Guar Gum
  4. Carrageen Powder
  5. Vegan Jel

Nutrition

Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 548mg | Potassium: 124mg | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.03mg