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  • What is Kanten (Japanese Agar)?

    What is Kanten (Japanese Agar)?

    What is Kanten? Kanten(寒天) is a natural gelling agent made from red algae, particularly species such as tengusa and ogonori. It has been widely used in traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi)...