RED JELLY POWDER UNFLAVOURED 25 g - MR GULAMAN

Mr. Gulaman Red Unflavored Jelly Powder is an authentic Filipino product, consisting of pure agar-agar powder derived from seaweed. It is a vegan and vegetarian gelling agent that gives desserts a characteristic, springy texture, slightly firmer than traditional gelatin. Thanks to its neutral taste, it allows for full control over the aroma and sweetness of the finished dessert. The red color makes it ideal for creating layered desserts and traditional Filipino sweets like Sago't Gulaman.

Ingredients:

Seaweed powder, refined sugar.

Nutritional value per 100 g:

Energy value: 1506 kJ / 360 kcal
Fat: 0.0 g
of which saturates: 0.0 g
Carbohydrates: 84.0 g
of which sugars: 64.0 g
Protein: 0.0 g
Salt: 0.6 g

Mr. Gulaman is more than just a regular jelly powder – it is the key to the authentic flavors and textures of Filipino cuisine. This product, known as Red Unflavored Jelly Powder, is an essential ingredient for creating famous Filipino desserts, especially those that require a distinctive, resilient, and slightly firmer texture compared to gelatin-based jellies. It is the pure essence of agar-agar, a natural gelling agent sourced from seaweed.

The history of the Mr. Gulaman brand is closely linked to the culinary tradition of the Philippines. As one of the most recognizable agar-agar suppliers in the country, the company has been providing high-quality ingredients for years, which are the foundation of home and professional confectionary. The characteristic "gulaman" is essentially the Filipino name for jelly or gel, most often based on agar-agar, which serves as a vegetarian and vegan alternative to animal gelatin.

The product's red color has historical significance as it is often used to prepare the popular layers in the Filipino dessert Sago't Gulaman (a drink with jelly and sago pearls) or to create multi-layered, colorful jelly cakes. Its unflavored formula gives complete freedom in flavor creation – sweetness and aroma are added separately, most often using sugar, fruit extracts, or coconut milk. This allows for precise customization of the dessert to individual preferences, which is valued by both amateurs and professional chefs.

Mr. Gulaman Red Jelly Powder is distinguished by its quick setting time and excellent stability at room temperature. Unlike gelatin, agar-agar sets even in warmer conditions and does not melt as easily, which is a huge advantage in the tropical climate of the Philippines. As a result, desserts maintain their shape and consistency even on warm days. This product is therefore ideal for preparing desserts that are to be served outdoors or have prolonged exposure. It also has a very clean composition: only seaweed powder and refined sugar, which will appeal to those looking for less processed ingredients.

By choosing Mr. Gulaman, you are reaching for an authentic, Filipino product that will bring a piece of tropical cuisine to your home. It is an indispensable ingredient for anyone who wants to explore the richness of Filipino flavors.