A soft‑set, elastic gelling agent that excels with calcium‑containing liquids, giving bouncy, gelled textures that don’t weep and handle freeze–thaw better than agar.Scientific notes. Forms flexible helices that cross‑link in the presence of Ca2+, yielding cohesive gels with low syneresis. Synergi

A galactomannan that brings body and creaminess while preventing weeping. On its own it thickens gently; with agar or kappa it transforms brittle gels into supple, sliceable textures.Scientific notes. Requires heat to hydrate fully; synergizes strongly with kappa‑carrageenan and agar by bridging h