2007-03-14 07:21:17 · 5 answers · asked by james B 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Processed foods are definately different than the homemade counterparts.
Why? Shelf-life.
Homemade foods are meant to be consumed within a few days. The packaged foods are supposed to be able to sit for months before eaten. As a result, the formula needs to be changed to become "shelf stable". Usually moisture is the problem, so I'm sure it's firmer because it's less water content than homemade jello.
2007-03-14 07:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by Dave C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gelatin is made from the skins, ligaments, tendons, and hooves of slaughtered farm animals. The commercial stuff is much more concentrated than what can be packaged as a powder. Most commercial preparations use gelatin leaves, which are much thicker and gummier than the powdered stuff, which is why the commercial stuff is more firm
2007-03-14 14:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by beebs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like so many other foods (ie cookies) its made differently, store jello doesn't melt either if you leave it out whereas homemade jello.
2007-03-14 14:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by shayshay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeh i used to have this problem but i soon found out if i used less water than they tell you,problem solved.....firm jelly.
2007-03-14 18:00:52 · answer #4 · answered by dizzykatty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put less water in it at home and let it chill longer.
2007-03-14 14:29:22 · answer #5 · answered by penhead72 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋