Gelling agents closest to normal gelatin that set at room temperature.

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I have been looking on the site for a gelling agent that is closest to normal gelatin but can set at room temperature, so that I don't need to put it in the fridge to set. I'm looking for something that when a gel has the same characteristics as normal gelatin eg. elasticity and strength.
Thanks


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I'd lean towards agar. It's brittle like gelatin is and with the addition of locust bean gum you can add more elasticity to it. It also sets at 40-45°C (104-113°F) and can be reheated to 80°C (175°F) before melting. My guess is you'll want somewhere between 0.6% and 1.0% agar to get closer to gelatin. You can get more information in my guide to agar agar or from these recipes: strawberry daiquiri gel cubes or paypaya agar cubes. I hope that helps you out! Thanks and happy cooking.
I am trying to create vegetarian jelly sweets, and am using all these amazing ingredients. However, I can't seem to find any information to help me with the quantities you should use to replicate gelatine. I understand that some trial and error is needed, and so far seem to have most success with a combination of Gellan and Lotus Bean Gum, but still don't seem to get the resistance and chewy quality that gummy sweets have. I have yet to try Gum Arabic, and the gellan I have is the brittle type,( I think). Any ideas would be gratefully received. Thanks


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