I’ve been trying to get my hands on these little suckers for at least 18 months! I’ve finally succeeded, and believe me they were worth the wait! What’s got me in a tizz you may ask? Finger Limes! These dark … Continue reading
Finger Limes
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Ingredient – tapioca maltodextrin
Name: N-Zorbit M (tapioca maltodextrin) Colour: white coloured very fine, light dust Flavour: none to slightly sweet flavour E number: no E number What is it? Tapioca maltodextrin is starch extracted from cassava (also known as manioc, yuca and tapioca-root). Where does it come … Continue reading
Ingredient – agar
Name: agar (also known as agar agar which is the Malay name for red algae) Colour: cream coloured powder Flavour: no flavour E number: E406 What is it? Agar is a gelatinous substance. Where does it come from? Agar is derived the cell walls … Continue reading
Ingredient – calcium lactate
Name: calcium lactate Colour: white powder Flavour: no real flavour, slight acidic aftertaste Chemical composition: C6H10CaO6 E number: E327 What is it? Calcium lactate is a salt that is used as an ingredient in food and medicine. Where does it come from? Calcium lactate can … Continue reading
Ingredient – sodium alginate
Name: sodium alginate Colour: light beige powder Flavour: no flavour Chemical composition: NaC6H7O6 E number: E401 Notes: has a slimy mouth feel if eaten straight. I just tried it and wouldn’t recommend it! What is it? Sodium alginate is gum that is … Continue reading