Tag: Vegan gelling agents

Gelatin is exclusively an animal-derived product, made from the collagen found in animal bones, skin, and connective tissues. While this means there is no true "vegetarian gelatin," numerous plant-based substitutes on the market can achieve a similar gelling effect. This guide explores these effective vegetarian alternatives and how they can be used in your culinary creations.

Over 90% of commercially produced gellan gum is used in the food industry, making it a common gelling and stabilizing agent in many processed foods and vegan products. However, if you need a substitute for gellan gum, several viable alternatives exist, each with unique properties suitable for different culinary applications.