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Gelatin is not vegetarian but agar and pectin are.
It is used as a gelling agent. =]
Fruit pectin.
Adding a gelling agent to liquid media helps to solidify the media, providing a semi-solid or solid surface for microbial growth. This is important for techniques like streaking or isolating colonies. Agar is a common gelling agent used in microbiology.
Gelatin.
Yes, a homogenizer can be used to dissolve a gelling agent in water by breaking down the particles and creating a stable, uniform mixture. The high shear forces generated by the homogenizer help disperse the gelling agent more effectively into the water, resulting in a smooth solution.
Instant pectin would be the best gelling agent if you are not going to use a hot water bath or pressure canner. You need to refrigerate or freeze the jam or jelly though.
Depends on what type of Gelling agent - could be animal (haram) or plant (halal). For example Pectin is halal because it is of plant origin.
agar
The pork product commonly found in marshmallows is called gelatin. Gelatin is derived from collagen, which is obtained from the skin, bones, and connective tissues of animals, including pigs. It is used as a gelling agent to give marshmallows their characteristic texture. Some marshmallow brands may offer vegetarian or vegan alternatives that use plant-based gelling agents instead.
Yes. Pectin is an edible fiber that doesn't exist in animals.