Recommendation for thickening agent for use in basil seed drink, to prevent seeds from collecting at the bottom
I was wondering what might be a good choice for a flavorless and clear thickening/gelling agent for use in a home made basil seed drink.
I am trying to imitate the commercially available basil seed drink products which mention a 'gelling agent' of sorts in the ingredients list and as such have a higher viscosity than regular water, which allows the seeds to be suspended in the liquid rather than sink and collect at the bottom of the container.
I was hoping to find recipes and ingredients which would not have any adverse or notable effects on health or detract from the flavorless nature of the basil seeds themselves.
I would really appreciate any thoughts and recommendations.
Many thanks
Best Answer
There are several options - xanthan gum, guar gum, and plain old unflavored gelatin could all be used. You would need to experiment a bit to get the desired effect.
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How long should sabja seeds be soaked?
Soaking the Seeds To soak basil seeds, add 8 ounces (237 ml or 1 cup) of water per 1 tablespoon (13 grams or 0.5 ounces) of basil seeds. Use more water if desired, as the seeds only absorb as much as needed. Using too little water may cause the seeds to clump as they hydrate. Let the seeds soak for about 15 minutes.How do you drink basil seeds?
The best way to take sabja seeds is to soak a tablespoon of them in a glass of water for about 15 minutes. You can simply drink the water with soaked seeds or add them to lemon water or in buttermilk, milk, or your desired juice. Since these seeds are high in dietary fiber, they help a person feel full and satiated.Why do people put basil seeds in drinks?
Also called sabja in Indian culture the seeds have a mild floral flavor and are typically used as a thickening agent for beverages. One especially popular drink featuring basil seeds is faluda, a dessert beverage from India which is a combination of soaked basil seeds, rose syrup, vermicelli noodles, and milk.What happens if we eat sabja seeds daily?
Side Effects of Sabja Seeds: Sabja seeds may lead to diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, acne, acid reflux, headache, abdomen discomfort, loss of appetite in some people. Sabja seeds can also cause low blood sugar in some cases.Basil seed : 5 Things You Need To Know About Basil Seed
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Answer 2
I use xanthan gum to thicken dressing. Not sure how it would work in a drink.
Answer 3
You could also try psyllium husk - fairly neutral and free of calories.
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