Until recently, I was an agar-agar novice. I didn't grow up eating gelatin desserts like many of my friends, and I never really liked things with a jiggly consistency on those few rare occasions I ...

7. For the gel topping, combine the agar agar powder, mango purée, lime juice and maple syrup in a small saucepan and simmer ...

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What is jiggly, slippery and too often rubbery? Think primary colors and fruity flavors. Most kids like it. Of course, it's gelatin. To those of a certain age, a quivering, molded crown of ...