Substitute for mono and diglyceride flakes?

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Hi, I want to make some oil foams but I cannot buy the flakes locally. I have just about every other thickener/emulsifier. What would be the best substitute?

Also, just a suggestion, I think it would be great to have the best alternative thickener mentioned with every recipe, maybe for the next edition.

By Ozcook on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:18 PM

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Hmm, I'm not really sure if there's a good substitute (that could be found locally) but they can also be called "glycerin flakes", despite having no glycerin in them.

I'd probably just recommend purchasing them online. I get all my stuff from ModernistPantry.com (we do have an affiliate relationship with them but that's because I believe in their products). They have it in small quantities so you can try it out.

Thanks and happy cooking
Jason

By Jason Logsdon on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 12:52 PM

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