VEG GELATIN

Gveg is a mixture of vegetable gels, obtained from a carrageenan and locust bean gum among other ingredients.
For its best use, dissolve in a cold liquid and increase the temperature progressively. As it begins to gel at 60ºC (140ºF) the texture can be corrected if necessary. Bring to a gentle boil and mold or use as desired.

Gveg produces elastic gels with good water absorption. It can be used as a texturizer in low doses, and it is ideal for manipulations and encapsulations (frozen element which is dipped in gelatin and subsequently thawed, resulting in a sfera-like result with a layer of gelatin around some liquid or creamy center).

Features

Being soluble in a cold liquid, it starts gelling from 60ºC (140ºF), but it is necessary to bring to a gentle boil. Gels quickly.

Gveg is capable to gel in highly alcoholic media (although the alcohol will evaporate when brought to a boil), but it is sensitive to acidic substances (pH less than 4.5).

Like all carrageenans, it works especially well and offer stronger textures with foods containing calcium (such as dairy products). It is sensitive to freezing processes.

It is presented in powder form, neutral in smell and taste.

Applications

Jellied textures with an elastic effect. Ideal for molding or coatings of mechanical spherifications (frozen core bathed in Gveg and later on defrosted) of one or two flavors, sheets or transparent paste of cannelloni or pasta type cuts, ravioli, etc.

Curiosities

Due to its gelling temperature and final texture, this ingredient has been widely used in restaurants for countless manipulations, from false caviar to encapsulation or molding. In synergy with other gelling agents, it can give greater resistance to heat and better texture in the mouth.

Dosage

50 g / Kg

Recipes

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Ref. 1

4045002 – 500 gr

Ref. 2

40405003 – 10 Kg

Allergens (ingredients)

None

Allergens (traces)

None

Category

Mix

Origin

Mix

Media

Water

Heatable

Yes

Freezable

Yes

Thermorreversible

Yes