While it does gel and firm things up a lot, it may not set in the same way as gelatin, so it likely isn't a great replacement in most recipes. Overall, these two ingredients are not interchangeable.

Basil seeds are the new gelatin, at least in the world of healthy eating. These small seeds puff up and create a gel-like substance when soaked in water, which makes them a great vegan substitute for ...

Yamagoya restaurant in London is now making the dessert, which only contains water, and sugar, and agar powder – a natural gelatin substitute. The little ingredients make the cake basically ...