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| − | Article by Sharon Anne Hill |
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=='''Ultra Sperse: Instant ClearJel® Hybrid'''== |
=='''Ultra Sperse: Instant ClearJel® Hybrid'''== |
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ICJ has been on the market since the 1940s. It is the "grand-daddy" of modified food starches. ULTRA Sperse is a generic name for just one of the MANY 'ultra hybrids' of Instant ClearJel®. |
ICJ has been on the market since the 1940s. It is the "grand-daddy" of modified food starches. ULTRA Sperse is a generic name for just one of the MANY 'ultra hybrids' of Instant ClearJel®. |
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| − | Quicker, easier dispersing variety of modified food starch, marketed different brand names. Example brands, such as [https://www.amazon.com/Cornabys-Gel-Name-Same-Product/dp/B00910LUQS E-Z Gel]; company website has a [https://cornabys.com/product-category/cookbooks/ cookbook]. A sister brand is [https://carnetfoods.com/ultra-gel/ Ultra Gel]. I've owned this [https://carnetfoods.com/store/ cookbook], and it's a great reference book. They have more recipes [https://carnetfoods.com/blog/ here]. Another version of Ultra Sperse M is [https://www.kitchenkneads.com/shop/grandma-eloise-ultra-set/ Ultra Set]. Here's a treasure trove of information in an excellent article written by [https://www.amazingfoodmadeeasy.com/info/modernist-ingredients/more/ultra-sperse-m Jason Logsdon]. |
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| + | Ultra-Sperse is an all-natural starch product of Ingredion Inc. |
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| − | Each Ultra Sperse brand thickens (with or without) cooking, allow each 5 minutes to reach full thickening power. |
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| + | =='''Ultra Sperse: Uses[https://www.amazingfoodmadeeasy.com/info/modernist-ingredients/more/ultra-sperse-m#top]'''== |
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| + | '''Ultra Sperse has many applications and uses!''' |
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| + | *Ultra-Sperse is used by manufacturers and in the culinary world in many of the same ways as xanthan gum. |
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| + | *Ultra-Sperse has a neutral flavor itself, as opposed to xanthan gum, when used in higher proportions - it will still give a much better mouthfeel. |
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| + | *Ultra-Sperse is a cold water swelling starch, meaning that it thickens (even w/o cooking) and thickens liquids into rich, creamy sauces, without any lumps. |
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| + | Ultra Sperse is the name of the manufacture's GENERIC varieties of modified food starch name, which disperse easily and can be just sprinkled in with a fork. These Varieties of Ultra Sperse are branded under company trademark names. '''Each brand of Ultra Sperse thickens (with or without) cooking, allow 5 minutes to reach its full thickening power.''' |
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| + | *[https://www.kitchenkneads.com/shop/grandma-eloise-ultra-set/ Ultra Set], Aunt Eloise's on Kitchen Kneads website. |
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| + | *[https://www.amazon.com/Cornabys-Gel-Name-Same-Product/dp/B00910LUQS E-Z Gel], The E-Z Gel's website has a [https://cornabys.com/product-category/cookbooks/ cookbook] available on its website. |
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| + | *[https://carnetfoods.com/ultra-gel/ Ultra Gel], I have that [https://carnetfoods.com/store/ cookbook], and it's a great reference book*. |
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| + | '''Note: '''Also, check out the links below for Ultra Sperse-type free recipes, |
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=='''Ultra Sperse: Simply Sprinkle'''== |
=='''Ultra Sperse: Simply Sprinkle'''== |
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| − | The convenience |
+ | The convenience the various Ultra Sperse brands have (unlike Instant ClearJel®) is each is simply sprinkled and whisked into the wet ingredients to thicken (as easily with a fork w/o clumping). Whereas, ICJ MUST be first combined with dry ingredients or slowly blended in with a blender. |
Note though... ULTRA Sperse brands ARE more expensive than Instant ClearJel®, and convenience always has its price. Still, I ALWAYS have some Ultra Sperse on hand, it's great for a little thickening boost to perhaps for a homemade spaghetti sauce, say chili, or a soup recipe. |
Note though... ULTRA Sperse brands ARE more expensive than Instant ClearJel®, and convenience always has its price. Still, I ALWAYS have some Ultra Sperse on hand, it's great for a little thickening boost to perhaps for a homemade spaghetti sauce, say chili, or a soup recipe. |
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| − | Check out: https://cornabys.com/recipes-catalog/ |
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| − | Plus, go to: https://carnetfoods.com/blog/ |
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=='''Ultra Sperse: Thickening Power'''== |
=='''Ultra Sperse: Thickening Power'''== |
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Ultra Sperse brands have '''only about half''' the thickening power that Instant ClearJel®. This means you'll need '''nearly twice as much Ultra Sperse''' in regards to using Instant ClearJel, which is almost twice as potent. |
Ultra Sperse brands have '''only about half''' the thickening power that Instant ClearJel®. This means you'll need '''nearly twice as much Ultra Sperse''' in regards to using Instant ClearJel, which is almost twice as potent. |
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| − | =='''Instant ClearJel®: Info About '''== |
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| − | [https://recipes.fandom.com/wiki/Instant_Clearjel%C2%AE Instant ClearJel Article] Written by Sharon Anne Hill |
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| − | '''Want Instant ClearJel® Recipes?''' |
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| − | Search for Instant ClearJel on Sharon Anne's cooking blog: http://sharealikecooking.com |
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| − | '''Follow & LIKE''' her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharealikecooking/ |
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| − | + | https://cornabys.com/recipes-catalog/ |
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| − | + | https://carnetfoods.com/blog/ |
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| + | 1. Footnote: Source: https://www.amazingfoodmadeeasy.com/info/modernist-ingredients/more/ultra-sperse-m#top |
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| + | [[Category:Starches and thickeners]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:26, 13 March 2021
About Ultra Sperse
Article by Sharon Anne Hill
Ultra Sperse: Instant ClearJel® Hybrid
ICJ has been on the market since the 1940s. It is the "grand-daddy" of modified food starches. ULTRA Sperse is a generic name for just one of the MANY 'ultra hybrids' of Instant ClearJel®.
Ultra-Sperse is an all-natural starch product of Ingredion Inc.
Ultra Sperse: Uses[1]
Ultra Sperse has many applications and uses!
- Ultra-Sperse is used by manufacturers and in the culinary world in many of the same ways as xanthan gum.
- Ultra-Sperse has a neutral flavor itself, as opposed to xanthan gum, when used in higher proportions - it will still give a much better mouthfeel.
- Ultra-Sperse is a cold water swelling starch, meaning that it thickens (even w/o cooking) and thickens liquids into rich, creamy sauces, without any lumps.
Ultra Sperse: Buying
Ultra Sperse is the name of the manufacture's GENERIC varieties of modified food starch name, which disperse easily and can be just sprinkled in with a fork. These Varieties of Ultra Sperse are branded under company trademark names. Each brand of Ultra Sperse thickens (with or without) cooking, allow 5 minutes to reach its full thickening power.
- Ultra Set, Aunt Eloise's on Kitchen Kneads website.
- E-Z Gel, The E-Z Gel's website has a cookbook available on its website.
- Ultra Gel, I have that cookbook, and it's a great reference book*.
Note: Also, check out the links below for Ultra Sperse-type free recipes,
Ultra Sperse: Simply Sprinkle
The convenience the various Ultra Sperse brands have (unlike Instant ClearJel®) is each is simply sprinkled and whisked into the wet ingredients to thicken (as easily with a fork w/o clumping). Whereas, ICJ MUST be first combined with dry ingredients or slowly blended in with a blender.
Note though... ULTRA Sperse brands ARE more expensive than Instant ClearJel®, and convenience always has its price. Still, I ALWAYS have some Ultra Sperse on hand, it's great for a little thickening boost to perhaps for a homemade spaghetti sauce, say chili, or a soup recipe.
Ultra Sperse: Thickening Power
Ultra Sperse brands have only about half the thickening power that Instant ClearJel®. This means you'll need nearly twice as much Ultra Sperse in regards to using Instant ClearJel, which is almost twice as potent.
Ultra Sperse-Type FREE Recipes
https://cornabys.com/recipes-catalog/
1. Footnote: Source: https://www.amazingfoodmadeeasy.com/info/modernist-ingredients/more/ultra-sperse-m#top