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	Texturas Kappa, 400grams
	Brand	For The Gourmet
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	Lowest New Price	$55.50
	Features	Albert y Ferran Adria Molecular Gastronomy Extracted from a type of red algae, carrageenan Kappa produces a gel with a firm, brittle texture Imported from Spain Its rapid gelification allows us to cover an ingredient
	Categories	Thickeners   Special Occasions (intended_use_browse-bin)
Description
A gelling agent extracted from a type of red algae (mainly from Chondrus and Eucheuma genera).It is a carrageenan, a name originating from Carragheen, Ireland, where these algae have been used for extra than 600 years. In the mid 20th century, this Irish moss initiated to be produced industrially as a gelling agent. Kappa produces a gel together with a firm, brittle texture.Characteristics: Presented in a refined powder. Mix while cold and get to a boil. Its rapid gelification lets us to cover an ingredient. One time gelled, it can withstand temperatures of up to concerning 60 C. In acidic mediums, it loses part of its gelling capacity.