{"id":29861,"date":"2023-08-24T11:21:19","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T03:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/?p=29861"},"modified":"2024-06-04T09:02:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T01:02:50","slug":"what-is-crystal-boba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/what-is-crystal-boba\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Crystal Boba – The Crystal Bubble Boba"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Crystal boba, also referred to as white pearls, agar boba, or konjac boba, is a translucent gummy topping gaining popularity in bubble teas and Asian desserts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike traditional tapioca boba pearls<\/a>, crystal boba has a smoother, more tender, and jelly-like texture when chewed. The pearls are made using agar agar, a vegan gelling agent derived from seaweed, rather than starchy tapioca. Or sometimes with konjac powder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its bright colors and glossy, translucent appearance, crystal boba is a visually striking addition to bubble teas, fruit slushes, desserts, and other chilled drinks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will cover what is crystal boba, how it is made, the key ingredients, and how to use it. So let\u2019s start and enjoy the new boba type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Different types of boba pearls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we go furtuer to crystal boba, let’s have a basic background about different types of boba pearls- tapioca boba pearls, popping boba and crystal boba. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional Tapioca Boba<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classic boba pearl that started it all is made from tapioca starch derived from cassava root. Authentic tapioca boba has a distinctive chewy, gummy texture and neutral flavor. The pearls are opaque and white\/beige in color. Traditional boba offers the classic taste and mouthfeel that complements both fruit-flavored and creamy milk teas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popping Boba<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popping boba, also called bursting boba, contains juice inside each pearl which bursts and releases flavor when chewed. The pearl is made with alginate and calcium to create the special outer membrane. Common popping boba flavors are strawberry, mango, kiwi, passionfruit, peach and coconut. The texture is soft initially then explodes into liquid. You can check to see how to make popping boba <\/a>at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crystal boba<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This translucent type of boba is made from sweetened fruit juices plus a gelling agent like agar or konjac powder rather than tapioca starch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Crystal Boba made out of <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crystal boba (or crystal bubble) consists of small jelly-like balls made from fruit juice, sweetener, and gelling agents. The most two popular gelling agents for crystal boba are agar powder<\/strong> and konjac powder.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agar agar powder<\/strong>– A gelatinous substance derived from algae that acts as the main gelling agent. It allows the boba to solidify into a soft, chewy jelly-like texture when fruit juice mixtures set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Konjac powder<\/a><\/strong> – Made from the Konjac plant, this starchy powder helps provide even more gelatinization. It increases elasticity and chewiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have tested both gelling agents. Although the results are similar, there are still some differences. Konjac crystal boba is more transparent in appearance and more crispy in taste. While agar crystal boba is a little bit firmer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Crystal Boba is Made<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The process is simple and allows for limitless flavor and color combinations by using different fruit juices or juice blends in the mixture. Check the recipe card to see how to make crystal boba with agar powder. <\/p>\n\n\n

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How to make original crystal boba<\/h2>\n\t\t
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You\u2019re going to be so surprised when you see how easy it is to make crystal boba at home. <\/span><\/div>\n\t\t
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