I've been vegetarian for apx.4 years, and I've always stayed away from gelatin because I think it comes from animals but I don't know, Is it?
2006-12-30 06:09:34 · 14 answers · asked by Meghan H 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
yup. animal all the way
Here is some backup info on the food that adds the jiggle to your jello.
Gelatin is a protein that is made by boiling connective tissue of an animal; such as the skin and bones.
So if you are veg it is time to drop the jello and the marsh mallows.:)
Hope this helps you.
2006-12-30 14:04:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gelatin usually has animal parts (the common gelatin in things like gummy bears, etc), but there can be veggie gelatins also...
gel·a·tin /ˈdʒɛlətn/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[jel-uh-tn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. a nearly transparent, faintly yellow, odorless, and almost tasteless glutinous substance obtained by boiling in water the ligaments, bones, skin, etc., of animals, and forming the basis of jellies, glues, and the like.
2. any of various similar substances, as vegetable gelatin.
3. a preparation or product in which such an animal or vegetable substance is the essential constituent.
4. an edible jelly made of this substance.
5. Also called gelatin slide. Theater. a thin sheet made of translucent gelatin colored with an aniline dye, placed over stage lights, and used as a color medium in obtaining lighting effects.
2006-12-30 06:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, gelatin comes from animals. More specifically, it comes from the bones of animals. Anyone who has ever boiled chicken pieces before to make soup knows that when the chicken cools off it's got jello-like stuff all over it. I actually used to be a vegetarian as well, but I ended up going back to eating meat. There's a big difference between an animal being skinned for their fur(disgusting) and thrown away and an animal being slaughtered for food for hundreds of people.
2006-12-30 06:14:48 · answer #3 · answered by hwmabire3 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yeahh. gelatin is made from animals
gelatin can be found in
-jello
-gummy bears (some brands make them without gelatin)
-and other jelly products
other non-vegatarian items you would expect to be there is
-McDonalds French Fries-they said it has an animal based ingrediant [although at some resturants they use vegetable oil as an alternative]
-Sugar-Some sugar companies process sugar through a bone char
-and also some brands of gum
2006-12-30 10:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by JamieLynn 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gelatin does come from horses' and cows' hooves. They are boiled for the nail starch.
However, check your local natural foods stores: there are gelatin substitutes made from carrageenan, a sea vegetable, that may work for you. Or some gelatin foods recipes can be made with corn starch. Also, while some candies (e.g., gummie bears) are made with gelatin, others (e.g., swedish fish) are made with corn starch. Check the label.
2006-12-30 06:18:57 · answer #5 · answered by snowbaal 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the only ones i be attentive to of incorporate the veggie burgers at Burger King and issues like the meatless 7 layer burrito at Taco Bell or the egg & cheese breakfast burritos at Sonic (those in basic terms artwork in case you're vegetarian and not vegan). additionally, Wendy's has the baked potato that ought to pass alongside with your salad.
2016-10-06 05:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does come from animals.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelatin
2006-12-30 06:10:49 · answer #7 · answered by Katie Girl 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ya geletin is made from animal bones ..but there r substitutes and veggie jello( a diffrent brand name of course ) is avaliable in health food stores
2006-12-30 07:33:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Gelatin is good if you like ground up horse and cow hooves.
2006-12-30 06:11:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, it's made from animal sources (bones and hooves).
2006-12-30 06:10:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋