Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 I've been looking for Clear Jel for AGES with no luck! I'm interested in finding out where I can buy it (no, my local HFS and Whole Foods do not carry it), and also in how it works in recipes. I read in one of my Benton Sisters cookbooks that it sets up quick, but doesn't stay set for long, so you need to eat the foods right away. Is this true? How does it compare to agar agar or Emes gels? And which product would make the smoothest jello recipe? I tried it with Ko-Jel once and was VERY dissapointed in the lumpy, not quite gelled finished product. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 It's often with the canning supplies in regular stores or walmarts. > > > > I've been looking for Clear Jel for AGES with no luck! --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 It's also available online at: www.andysmarket.com . LaDonna - K. Oland Tuesday, June 07, 2005 10:34 AM RE: Clear Gel? It's often with the canning supplies in regular stores or walmarts. > > > > I've been looking for Clear Jel for AGES with no luck! --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] Our vegan and gluten free recipes are available in the archives for this group or at the following URL (***Recipes Posted to VGF***): Check out these affiliated vegan lists ~ http://www.Christian-Vegan-Cooking http://www.VintageVeganTea http://www.VeganFoods4HealthyLiving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 I have a cookbook (Best Gourmet Recipes from the Chefs of Five Loaves Deli & Bakery) that has a description of Clear Jel. They say, Clear Jel, Instant Cornstarch in reality, but made from a hybrid waxy corn, this starch has a modified molecular structure and is pre-cooked to thicken upon contact with cold liquid. It should be blended rather than stirred into your preparation -- it's an excellent way to thicken cold fruit sauces (doesn't work with hear). Some natural food stores carry it, but it's one of those items that is usually found ony at a bakery supply or wholesale grocers' outlet in 25 lb. bags. Buy and share, or ask your natural food store to carry it. Clear Jel, Regular Very similar to the instant version though not pre-cooked (looks just like corn-starch), this has to be heated to become thick. It is superior to cornstarch for cooked fruit sauces because it retains its silky, smooth texture, hot or cold, whereas corn-starch-thickened sauces become jelly-like when cooled, or if then stirred, have a rough texture. Bakers use this for jelly-roll fillings or cheesecake toppings for that beautiful satin look. We like to can blueberries in season thickened with Clear Jel and sweetened with fruit sweetener. Then they're ready fo use for Fruit Pizzas or turnovers. Well, then I went on the web to see who sells this stuff. I remember buying some in a little baggie at a church campmeeting. Someone must have bought that great big bag and shared it out. : ) Go to Blue Chip Group at: http://shop.bluechipgroup.net/categoryNavigationDocument.hg?welcome=1 & productSty\ le=Style2 & layout=bluesteel & categoryStyle=Style5 If the link doesn't work, just do a search on Google and you'll find it. They have it available there for under $8.00 and also have information that you can read about what it does and they compare it with some other products that are similar. I hope this helps! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 No Walmart nearby, and I have checked repeatedly in every other store I've been to! It's canning season now, though, and I do need canning jars. I'll probably find the Clear Jel now. Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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