Its basic function is that of a gelling agent(in the presence of calcium), but it also has thickening and stabilizing properties. Sodium alginate. Fiber-like carbohydrate obtained from brown algae, particularly the types Macrocrystis, Fucus, Laminaria, etc. They are found in cold water seas. Hydrocolloid polysaccharide. It does not disperse well in acidic media. The gel produced in calcium media is thermostable and, therefore, does not become liquid with increasing temperature. Characteristics and applications: - Mix cold with strong agitation and let stand.
- It gels in the presence of calcium. This capability makes it especially useful for spherification, producing thermosetting gels.
- Usual dosage for basic spherification: 5-10 gr. of Algïnate/l. of food. Calcium chloride bath 5-10 g/l. of water.
- Usual dose for reverse spherification: 20 g Glücocal/l. of food. Algïnate bath 4-6 gr./l. of water.
- When used as a thickener/stabilizer, its usual concentration is between 10-15 Algïnate/l. of food.
ALGÏNATE – RECIPES FRUIT CREME CARAMEL 200 g Fruit juice 5 g Töufood Algïnate 5 g Töufood Glücocal Mix the Algïnate with the fruit or vegetable juice. Wait until the dispersion has stabilized and, then, add the Glücocal. Wait until a gelatinous texture has been achieved. GEL TO USE AS PASTA
250 g Water 3 g Töufood Algïnate 5 g Töufood Glücocal 3 g Töufood Fishgël Mix the Algïnate with the water, tea or fruit or vegetable juice. Wait until the dispersion has stabilized. Add the Fishgël, previously hydrated in cold water (1 part of Fishgël in 4 parts of cold water) and heat slowly. Add the Glücocal. Put in the fridge and wait until a gelatinous texture has been achieved. Cut in the desired pasta shape: tagliatelle, raviolis etc. PEA RAVIOLI
200 g Water 250 g Peas 4,8 g Töufood Algïnate 15 g Töufood Glücocal 1000 g Water Put the peas into boiling water and blend with a stick blender. Strain without mashing the mixture. Add the Algïnate in the right proportion. Wait until the dispersion has stabilized. Prepare the Glücocal bath, using the right proportion of Glücocal and water. Apply the spherification technique, by immersion into a calcic bath. YOGHURT RAVIOLI
q/s Yoghurt 5 g Töufood Algïnate 1000 g Water Prepare the Algïnate bath, using the right proportion of Algïnate and water. Apply the spherification technique, by immersion into the Algïnate bath. OLIVES AND ANCHOVIES SPHERIFICATION
200 g Gazpacha olives 300 g Olives brine 50 g Liquified carrot 20 g Anchovies 3 g Töufood Xanthän 5 g Töufood Glücocal 5 g Töufood Algïnate 1000 g Water Blend the olives with the water of the olives, the carrot, the anchovies and the Glücocal. Strain everything through a thin sieve. Prepare the Algïnate bath, using the right proportion of Algïnate and water. Apply the spherification technique, by immersion into the Algïnate bath. OLIVES AND ANCHOVIES SPHERIFICATION
200 g Gazpacha olives 300 g Olives brine 50 g Liquified carrot 20 g Anchovies 3 g Töufood Xanthän 5 g Töufood Glücocal 5 g Töufood Algïnate 1000 g Water Blend the olives with the water of the olives, the carrot, the anchovies and the Glücocal. Strain everything through a thin sieve. Prepare the Algïnate bath, using the right proportion of Algïnate and water. Apply the spherification technique, by immersion into the Algïnate bath. MANCHEGO CHEESE SPHERE
650 g Cured manchego cheese, diced 1000 g Milk 45 g Töufood Glücocal 5 g Töufood Algïnate 1000 g Water Boil the milk and blend it with the cheese and the Glücocal. Prepare the Algïnate bath, using the right proportion of Algïnate and water. Apply the spherification technique, by immersion into the Algïnate bath. |