Kanten is similar to Agar Agar, and both are made from Sea Plants. The advantage of using Kanten and Agar Agar as gelling agent is that it can set liquid with the fruit such as fresh Pineapple, Kiwi Fruit or Mango. Those fruits break down the protein found in gelatine and prevent the jelly from setting. This doesn’t happen to Kanten and Agar jelly because they are mostly fibre not protein. Also once set, Kanten and Agar jelly won’t melt at normal temperature.


Makes

4 Servings

Ingredients

1 sachet (4g) Kanten Powder *OR 4g (1 & 1/4 teaspoons) Agar Agar Powder
*Note: For softer texture, reduce it to 2g
Wine + Water 600ml *ratio depends on your preference
Sugar 2 to 4 tablespoons
Fruit of your choice
*Suggestions: Fresh Kiwi Fruit, Pineapple, Grapes, Mango, Blue Berries for White Wine / Raspberries, Pomegranate, Cherries, Blue Berries for Rosé or Red Wine

Method
  1. Arrange fruit pieces in glasses.
  2. Place Water and Kanten (OR Agar Agar) Powder in a saucepan and bring it to the boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, lower the heat and keep boiling for 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat, add Sugar, and mix well. Add Wine and mix well. Pour it into prepared glasses and arrange extra fruit if necessary, then cool to set.