Is it true that jelly beans have gelatin made from animal bones in them?

Answer 1

Yes. Quoting the source below:
"Gelatin is just a processed version of a structural protein called collagen that is found in many animals, including humans. Collagen actually makes up almost a third of all the protein in the human body. It is a big, fibrous molecule that makes skin, bones, and tendons both strong and somewhat elastic. As you get older, your body makes less collagen, and individual collagen fibers become crosslinked with each other. You might experience this as stiff joints (from less flexible tendons) or wrinkles (from loss of skin elasticity).

The gelatin you eat in Jell-O comes from the collagen in cow or pig bones, hooves, and connective tissues. To make gelatin, manufacturers grind up these various parts and pre-treat them with either a strong acid or a strong base to break down cellular structures and release proteins like collagen. After pre-treatment, the resulting mixture is boiled. During this process, the large collagen protein ends up being partially broken down, and the resulting product is called gelatin. The gelatin is easily extracted because it forms a layer on the surface of the boiling mixture."

and from the 2nd source:
"Q. Where does gelatin come from?
"A. The raw materials used in the production of gelatin are from healthy animals and include cattle bone, cattle hides and fresh, frozen pigskins. In the North American market, these raw materials are basically sourced from government-inspected meat processing facilities."

Answer 2

It depends on the brand of jelly beans. I know that jelly bellys are kosher and they are made with a non animal gelatin. Years ago gelatin was made from animal bones. the gelatin in the bones when cooked down is what makes soups and stocks so rich and tasty. However with the advancement of science there are now plant derived geltains ( agar agar) and other things. there are also synthetic gelatins. IF you are wondering for kosher reasons or vegetarian reasons then eat Jelly Bellys, they are kosher..

Answer 3

How Are Jelly Beans Made

Answer 4

Oh, great idea, Plug In Baby! I've been vegetarian for two years, and I should say I don't need to eat meat or fish, I just consume more cheese, yoghurt and other dairy products than non-vegetarians. In the beginning it was a bit difficult to change my diet, but I managed to stick to it without problem. All you need is a good motivation. Personally I think that it's wrong eating other living organisms that are not very different from us. In your case it can be the fact that Matt is vegetarian too ;) So everything depends on you. Just try to have a balanced diet, with the correct intake of essential aminoacids, fats and carbohydrates. If you stop eating meat you should begin eating a little more cheese, soya, beens and other foods rich in proteins. Good luck my friend vegetarian! ;P

Answer 5

Yes, most gelatin is made from animal bones - actually the parts between the bones - the collagen. However, you can find kosher gelatin which is made from seaweed or something like that.

Answer 6

YES IT IS.

Anything with gelatin in the ingredients (candy, vitamins etc) is made from animal bones, tendons, or sinew.

Stop eating gelatin!! Read all your labels, most vitamins and pills with a 'gel-cap' also contain animal gelatin. Search and only take vitamins with vegetable-based gelatin.

Answer 7

Actually, the Oompa Loompas at Willy Wonka's uses the collagen of the Peediddywallylooloo plant to make jelly beans and flavor extracts to make their wonderful jelly beans. Then they coat them with a wax made from Cockadoodlelou tuber found in the lands of Wakka Wakka.

Answer 8

Actually, I think most gelatines, like Jello, are made from something that comes from animal bones... Don't know what, but my sister told me that a couple of years ago. I'm sure you can find info on the net.

Answer 9

Yes, it's made of bones.... well bones are processed for it.

There is a kosher and vegan substitute for jelly, the seaweed jelly is called agar-agar. I love it !! It comes in many colours, at the Asian stores.

(But I don't think there are jelly beans with the seaweed variant)

Answer 10

Sometimes , so called 'jelly' sweets are made with apple pectin, or other alternatives instead of yukky gelatin. It is always advisable to check the wrapper to see if they are suitable for vegetarians!!!