Agar-agar is a natural vegan and vegetarian substitute for gelatin and can be used in desserts such as jelly, puddings and custard. It can also be used in vegan-friendly confectionery such as jelly sweets.
Agar-agar is a colourless, odourless and flavourless ingredient and can be a like for like replacement for generic gelatin. It is popular in Asian cuisine, particularly in Japan. It can be used to create anmitsu - a Japanese dessert that consists of small cubes of agar jelly often served with fresh fruit. It can also be used in bubble tea - a popular Asian inspired drink.