Tag: Texturizers

Modified starch is a type of starch that has been treated to alter its natural properties, resulting in improved performance in a wide range of food and non-food applications. Unlike its native counterpart, this altered starch can better withstand extreme conditions such as high heat, low pH levels, and freezing.

Initially developed in the 1970s as a substitute for agar agar in microbiological cultures, gellan gum is often mistaken for its seaweed-derived predecessor. The truth is that while both are powerful vegan gelling agents, they have distinct origins and characteristics that fundamentally separate them. Understanding these differences is key for success in both culinary and scientific applications.