What can I substitute for Gelatin?

The most common substitute: Agar agar, 1 tsp agar per 1 tbsp gelatin — Plant-based, stronger, must be boiled.

What Gelatin does in the dish: thickening. A good substitute does the same job.

🧮 How Much of Each Substitute?

Gelatin Cups

Agar agar Cups

Pectin By the ratio: Per the package directions

Cornstarch Cups

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Agar agar · 1 tsp agar per 1 tbsp gelatin
Plant-based, stronger, must be boiled #
Pectin · Per the package directions
For jams and jellies #
Cornstarch · 2 tbsp per 1 tbsp gelatin
For puddings and sauces #

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