2007-03-17 16:54:04 · 18 answers · asked by ricky 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The gelatin in it, which is a type of protein. {hence the word, "Jell-o" as in GEL-atin)
Protein molecules are usually in long strands. Some people think that eating more gelatin of various flavors, will strengthen their nails or hair, since they're also made of the same substance.
Vitamin C is crucial for keep the strands of protein connected together to form tissue, which is why limes and lemons were used on long sea voyages (before modern times) to prevent scurvy. Which is why the slang for British sailors has been "Limeys".
2007-03-17 17:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by Joya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Flying Spaghetti Monster.
2007-03-18 00:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by thelanboy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its actually called pectin that makes the jello the way that it is. You can buy it in the store near your canning jars.
2007-03-18 00:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by janelle b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pectin
2007-03-17 23:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by chefmoquin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gelatin.
2007-03-18 00:09:32 · answer #5 · answered by camille34042 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
andy dandy candyman
at least he holds my jello together
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2007-03-18 00:01:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pork bones in gelatin. Yummy!
2007-03-17 23:59:17 · answer #7 · answered by MandooPandoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE JELLO MAN DOES
2007-03-17 23:58:08 · answer #8 · answered by bill_ray56 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the gelatin men.
gelatin holds it together, maybe the link can better explain
2007-03-17 23:57:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cohesion…
2007-03-17 23:58:24 · answer #10 · answered by Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋