Gracila Gel - Gracilaria Seaweed Gelling Agent 600g - Sosa

Gracila Gel: pure Gracilaria seaweed, plant-based gelling agent with no E number

Sosa Gracila Gel is a Gracilaria verrucosa red seaweed powder — a 100% plant-based gelling and thickening agent, not classified as a food additive and therefore carrying no E number. It is a versatile alternative to agar-agar, pectins and carrageenans, with one key technical advantage: its slower gelling produces creamier, more melt-in-the-mouth textures where agar-agar would give a firmer, more brittle gel. Once set, the gel can be blended to achieve highly glossy, silky-textured preparations. It withstands temperatures above 70°C and is thermoreversible from 85°C. It does not alter the flavour of the base liquid — at high dosages, it may impart a slight brownish tint, only noticeable in colourless or transparent preparations.

It performs well across a wide range of media: acidic liquids (lemon juice, vinegar), salty liquids (soy sauce), dairy bases, and even high-proof alcohols from 0.8% dosage.

Sosa Gracila Gel overview — comparison with agar-agar and aerated mousse applications:

📥 Gracila Gel recipe booklet: seafood aspic, truffle and parmesan tuiles, Black Forest tartlet and many more sweet and savoury applications — download the Sosa recipe booklet (PDF).

How to use

Gracila Gel is easily soluble in cold liquids up to 45°C. Heat to a minimum of 85°C (boiling recommended) to fully activate its gelling power. Gelling occurs on cooling. For a glossy, silky result, blend the set gel. Use a dosage of 0.1 to 1.5% depending on the desired texture and the nature of the liquid.

Technical Specifications

Allergens: May contain traces of: tree nuts, milk, soya, sulphites, egg, mustard, celery, sesame, peanuts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference with agar-agar?
Gracila Gel gels more slowly, producing creamier, more melt-in-the-mouth textures. It also offers a wider range of textures and works in media where agar-agar reaches its limits (strongly salted liquids, high-proof alcohols).

What happens at high dosages?
At high concentrations, Gracila Gel may impart a slight brownish tint — only noticeable in colourless or transparent preparations.

Is it suitable for vegan preparations?
Yes. Gracila Gel is composed exclusively of Gracilaria verrucosa seaweed powder, a 100% plant-based ingredient containing no animal products.