Edible jelly crystals

Edible crystals, or kohakutou (琥珀糖), is a beloved traditional Japanese snack made from agar agar. With just three simple ingredients and a silicone mold, you can produce a large sheet of heart-shaped or mineral cluster-shaped edible crystals without breaking the bank, all for under $5.

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Edible crystals, or kohakutou, is a Japanese candy made from agar agar. Besides looking like real jewels, what makes these crystal candies so special is the texture — they have a crisp exterior shell while the interior of the candies are soft and jelly-like. The candies are a great blank canvas for any flavouring or colours of your choice. Because the base of these gummies is agar agar, these edible crystals are vegan!

Kohakutou is a Japanese candy made from Agar Agar. The jelly is shaped into crystals and develops a crunchy outer crust but stays chewy inside

A few month ago, I interviewed a confectionary company called Midori seika in Osaka and learned about how to make kohakutou, which is a sweet Japanese jelly ...

Make your own Japanese Kohakutou at home with this easy recipe! This popular Japanese gummy candy takes just 5 ingredients to make, and is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. The secret ingredient? Agar-agar!

The easiest and most yummiest candies I’ve ever made! To be honest it’s super easy and the hardest part is waiting for it to set.

Kohakutou is a Japanese candy made from Agar Agar. The jelly is shaped into crystals and develops a crunchy outer crust but stays chewy inside

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