Hello people with lots of knowledge!
On this topic slightly different question. Today I happen to take note on the cost of agar from Qstores ($200+ for 100grams).
Shocked is not the word for it.......
Anyway i immediately went and discussed this with HOD, he was amazed to,My dept all these years have been able to order as many plates as they want as we have never had to order agar as we had a good supply-till now.(down to 1kg)
Anyway was thinking can we substitute gelatine or something for plates for junior classes?????
For cost saving.
Or if anyone knows how to buy agar powder cheap.Let us know your secret
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Trish.
ps. just searched google and some mention guar gum or xanthan gum any one tried these substitutes??????