tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post6275156508772244037..comments2024-01-17T10:20:06.768-05:00Comments on Gluten A Go Go - Gluten-Free: Lady Bird Johnson's Mexican Chocolate Cake - Gluten FreeNatalie, aka "Sheltie Girl"http://www.blogger.com/profile/01046499785389700382noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-91259733391527012052008-03-04T16:20:00.000-05:002008-03-04T16:20:00.000-05:00Hi Bakingbarb - Kudzu/Kuzu powder is made from the...Hi Bakingbarb - Kudzu/Kuzu powder is made from the giant root of the Kudzu/Kuzu plant. It is ground, dried, pounded until it is a very fine powder that they allow to dry in small clumps. It is used in Japanese cooking as a thickener like gelatin or agar agar. You can also find it in the batter of tempura, where is used as a thickening agent and for shine. <BR/><BR/>Since I can't tolerate xanthan gum, I found that kudzu/kuzu powder dissolved in a little water will bind the gluten free baked good together just like xanthan or guar gum or gelatin. Unheated the kudzu/kuzu mix gels slightly, but warmed it becomes a firmer gel that will solidify. <BR/><BR/>I purchase my kudzu/kuzu powder made by Eden Foods (www.edenfoods.com) at Whole Foods where I found it in the Asian section. You can also find it online at Eden Foods. You can also find it at your local Asian market, where it will most likely be located with the flours and agar agar.<BR/><BR/>Does this help?<BR/><BR/>Sheltie GirlNatalie, aka "Sheltie Girl"https://www.blogger.com/profile/01046499785389700382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-7619199623663706172008-03-04T14:03:00.000-05:002008-03-04T14:03:00.000-05:00I noticed your recipe, chocolate cake and gluten f...I noticed your recipe, chocolate cake and gluten free, it's a wonder I didn't find it sooner! BUT I found the kudzu pwd called for and after looking around I see it in a few more recipes. Could you please explain why? As a gardener I am familiar with it but not as a cook.<BR/>ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476326456453144893noreply@blogger.com