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Leaf Gelatine 5pc Titanium Strength 15g

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$7.95
SKU:
9C5112AB
UPC:
9C5112AB
Weight:
0.01 KGS
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Product Overview

Leaf Gelatine Titanium Strength 15g

Sheet gelatine, also called leaf gelatine, works in a similar way to the granular gelatin sold at supermarkets. Rather than a powder, it takes the shape of thin sheets of gelatin film.

The sheets dissolve more slowly than the granulated form, but produce a much clearer gelled product. Gelatin sheets are the preferred choice of professionals.

The subject of gelatin sheets can get confusing due to their separation into grades, which are bronze, silver, gold and platinum. Each grade is associated with various “bloom strengths,” or their ability to set a gel. This means that gram for gram, platinum will set a stronger gel than gold, silver a stronger gel than bronze, etc. The bloom strength for each grade is:

  • Bronze: 125-135
  • Silver: 160
  • Gold: 190-220
  • Platinum: 235-265

When working with sheets, “bloom” (hydrate) in cold water until soft. Once pliable, squeeze any excess water from the gelatin sheet, incorporate in the liquid you wish to gel, and heat to about 122°F/50°C until completely dissolved. Gelatin can be incorporated into a hotter liquid, but prolonged heating at high temperatures, especially those approaching a boil, will result in a degradation of the gelatin’s setting strength, leading to inconsistent results. That’s why I recommend heating your liquid to no more than 140°F/60°C once the gelatin, whether powder or sheets, is incorporated.

If starting with a hot liquid, simply bloom the gelatin sheets in cold water as discussed above, while allowing the base liquid to drop below 140°F/60°C before stirring in the softened sheets.

 

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