Agar Agar Substitute: Pectin Powder (+More Great Alternatives!)
You never know when you may need an agar agar substitute, so I have listed a few of the best options to use in a pinch! These substitutes will work to thicken soups, sauces, or gravy in the event you can't find or run out of agar agar. Take a look at this list and see if you have an agar agar substitute on hand!
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Instructions
Use pectin in a 3:1 ratio to agar agar. No need to prepare the pectin, just add it into your recipe and stir to combine.
You can also use gelatin in a 3:1 ratio to agar agar. Like pectin above, simply add the gelatin powder into your recipe and stir to combine.
Use xanthan gum as a 1:1 equal substitute for agar agar in recipes. Again, this alternative can be sprinkled into your recipe directly.
Notes
*Nutritional information is calculated for the pectin only.