Trace and activated charcoal

[CpnDouchette]

Have tried a search but no cigar...

I feel like activated charcoal is speeding my trace. Is this a thing? Or do is it more that I'm not leaving it to soak in carrier oils enough before adding? Or something entirely different? I'd like to try a clam swirl with it and am worried its gonna turn to goop.

 

[AliOop]

You are not imagining things. It does thicken your batter. Not usually as much as TD will thicken my batter, but still pretty noticeable. I always mix in the AC second-to-last, and the TD last. It does delay the thickening for a short time when I pre-disperse in a bit of oil for a bit before adding to my batter. But that's only temporary and it does thicken fast after that.

 

[CatahoulaBubble]

Don't stick blend when you use AC. Just add it in and stir until you get to the trace you want.