Directory of Kanten Resources

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Kanten, or agar, is a gelling and thickening agent derived from Gracilaria and other red sea vegetables. It's been used for centuries in sweet Asian desserts. Kanten can be purchased in powder, flake, and stick form.

Resources in This Category

• Basic Fruit Kanten

  http://www.food.com/recipe/basic-fruit-kanten-213547
  Recipe using your choice of fruit and berries.

• Chew into Tapioca Strips and Kanten

  http://archives.starbulletin.com/2003/01/15/features/ingredient.html
  Storage, use, and where to buy, by Eleanor Nakama-Mitsunaga.

• Coconut Kanten

  http://www.food.com/recipe/coconut-kanten-214452
  Recipe, includes coconut milk and agave nectar.

• Peach and Berry Kanten

  http://www.recipenet.org/health/recipes/desserts/peach_berry.htm
  Gelatin made of peaches, fresh or frozen berries, apple juice and an agar bar or flakes.

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