{"title":"Leaveners \u0026 Thickeners","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"fruit-pectin-mix","title":"Fruit Pectin Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit pectin is commonly used as a thickener in jams and gelatin. Complete your baking pantry with this essential thickener, available in bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-to-make-homemade-jam\"\u003eHow to Make Homemade Jam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 ¾ cups fruit, 5 ¼ cups sugar, 3 tablespoons fruit pectin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Directions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) Prepare fruit however you like it: pureed, julienned, finely diced, crushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Pack 3 ¾ fruit solidly in cup. If measure is slightly short, add water. Place measured fruit in 6 or 8-quart sauce pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) Stir fruit pectin into prepared fruit. Sauce pot must be no more than half full to allow for a full rolling boil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) Bring to a full boil over high heat stirring constantly. At once stir in sugar.  DO NOT REDUCE SUGAR. Stir and bring to a full rolling boil (a boil that cannot be stirred down). Then boil one minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5) Skim off foam with large metal spoon. Immediately ladle into jars leaving ¼ inch space at top. With a damp cloth, wipe jars and threads clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6) Immediately cover jars with lids. Screw on firmly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7) Place in boiling water bath carefully setting jars on rack in canner or large sauce pot of boiling water. Water should cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Cover canner and return the water to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove jars from canner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8) Check seals. Jar lids should be slightly concave or remain so when pressed. Store jam in a cool dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYields approximately six cups. Recipe may vary due to moisture in fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuts.com","offers":[{"title":"1lb bag","offer_id":67344920313878,"sku":"5612-01","price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25lb case","offer_id":67344920346646,"sku":"5612-25","price":196.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8545\/0774\/files\/5612_20Fruit_20Pectin_20Mi-2xvXqGHx.jpg?v=1770330016"},{"product_id":"arrowroot-powder","title":"Arrowroot Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eArrowroot powder can be used as a thickener for sauces, gravies, puddings and jellies. Unlike cornstarch or flour, arrowroot powder has a completely neutral taste, and will not make your sauces turn cloudy. It's also great for gluten-free baking because it helps make cakes and cookies lighter and softer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrowroot powder is also known as arrowroot flour and arrowroot starch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-how-to-use-arrowroot-powder-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use Arrowroot Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo thicken sauces and stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder with 1\/4 cup of water before adding it as a thickener to your sauces and stews. Since arrowroot powder breaks down more quickly than cornstarch, it is important to add it towards the end of your recipe, so it isn't subject to high temperatures for too long. Arrowroot is tasteless and won't change the color of your foods. Another advantage is that it freezes well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo soften baked goods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrowroot powder is also a great softening agent for your baked goods, making it a wonderful addition to \u003cstrong\u003egluten-free baking\u003c\/strong\u003e. When baking with nut flours, adding one tablespoon of arrowroot starch to your recipes will make it so that your cakes, cookies, and muffins are softer and less dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-what-is-arrowroot-powder-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is Arrowroot Powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrowroot powder is an easily digestible starch derived from the stock of the arrowroot plant, \u003cem\u003eMaranta arundinacea\u003c\/em\u003e. The starch is separated from the fibrous component of the root in a process that involves cutting the root into small pieces and mashing it into a pulp-like matter. The pulp is then forced through a screen to obtain only the fine starch, at which point it is dried and ground into a powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"allergen-information\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay Contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk, Soy.\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is certified Kosher Pareve. Milk may be present. 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Potato starch has a lower gelatinisation temperature than cornstarch, making it a great last-minute thickener for soups and sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotato starch is made from the extracted starch of peeled potatoes, which is washed out and processed into powder form. Potato starch is bland, making it perfect for use in both savory and sweet recipes, as it won't affect flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince potato starch thickens more quickly than grain starches, it's best to use it toward the end of cooking. Sauces thickened with root starches like this one appear more translucent than those thickened with grain starches, which typically creates an opaque look. Potato starch should never be boiled since it will lose its thickening ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike grain starches like wheat flour and cornstarch, potato starch is kosher and permitted for Passover. 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It thickens at a low temperature and retains its consistency when frozen, making it \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to use\u003c\/strong\u003e in many recipes. Tapioca flour thickens so quickly that it can sometimes be used to correct the thickness of sauces right before serving!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used as a thickener, tapioca flour becomes a \u003cstrong\u003eclear, glossy gel\u003c\/strong\u003e - the perfect sheen for your dish. It is starchy and chewy, with a \u003cstrong\u003eneutral taste\u003c\/strong\u003e that won't compete with the other flavors in a recipe. Because our tapioca flour is a fine powder, it will dissolve with a uniform consistency, unlike tapioca pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-how-to-use-tapioca-flour-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use Tapioca Flour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Substitute for cornstarch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 2 tbsp tapioca flour for each 1 tbsp cornstarch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Thickener for soups and gravies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir in tapioca flour once your dish is almost finished cooking. 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