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Is agar the same as gelatin, and do they activate the same way?

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Is agar the same as gelatin, and do they activate the same way?

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Truffle Nation Team Truffle Nation 11 Days Ago

No. The reference identifies gelatin as animal-derived and agar as seaweed-derived. Powdered gelatin is hydrated in cold water before melting; agar needs heating to activate and produces a different set.

A product sold as 'veg gelatin' may be a blend, so read its ingredients and instructions. Don't swap it gram-for-gram for gelatin or agar without a tested formula.

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