Stabilizers & Fibers

Substitutes for Lambda Carrageenan in gelato

Lambda carrageenan is a non-gelling, cold- and hot-water-soluble polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed. In gelato it acts as a secondary stabilizer that binds water and casein to give body and creaminess without gelling the mix. Closest matches on the balancing numbers, ranked. Swap and adjust as noted.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

Nearly interchangeable on the balancing numbers: swap ~1:1 and choose on flavor, color, cost or availability.

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