My cousin just told me gelatin is made of horse bones. Is that true?
2007-03-20 15:00:50 · 16 answers · asked by Veggie Girl 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Well, are you talking Jell-O? Or other?
Read this and you decide.
What is gelatin/gelatine? Is there any alternative to it?
Gelatin (US spelling) or gelatine (British spelling) (used to make Jell-o and other desserts) is made from the boiled bones, skins and tendons of animals. An alternative substance is called Agar-Agar, which is derived from seaweed. Another is made from the root of the Kuzu. Agar-Agar is sold in noodle-like strands, in powdered form, or in long blocks, and is usually white-ish in color.
Some Kosher gelatins are made with agar-agar, most are not. Some things that are vegan that are replacing gelatin are: guar gum and carrageenan. Only some 'emulsifiers' are vegan. Gelatin is used in photography. Although the technology exists to replace photographic film, its price is currently prohibitive and there is insufficient demand. Hopefully, with the growth of vegetarianism and veganism, this situation will soon change.
2007-03-20 15:07:19 · answer #1 · answered by istitch2 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Gelatin is actually made of cow or pig bones rather than horse bones, but same difference. A vegetarian will not eat gelatine.
2007-03-21 08:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by Helena 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No vegetarian can eat gelatin. Its not made from boiled horse bones, but it is made of boiled animal bones. It is so not vegetarian.
There are many vegetarian substitutes for gelatin, like agar-agar and carrageen, but regular brand jello is never veg.
2007-03-20 15:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Gelatin normally comes from pigs and cattle. It wouldn't be there if not for the death of those animals. Especially with similar substances that can be made from seaweed, I view it as wrong to eat gelatin.
2007-03-20 15:11:48 · answer #4 · answered by JMack 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I also consider it a personal choice. I am a vegetarian and I prefer not to.
It is derived from collagen found in the bones, cartilage, connective tissue, and skin of animals, traditionally cows. Most commercially produced gelatin nowadays is produced from pig skin.
That is why I do not eat gelatin. I am a vegetarian for the animal's benefits and therefore, gelatin is a meat to me.
2007-03-20 15:10:55 · answer #5 · answered by -Veggie Chick- 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
well your cousin is half right gelatin used to be made of horse up until horses were no longer used to make glue,
now it is made of the ground up hooves of pigs,an animal slaughtered for food anyway,
so if you wish to stick to your vegetarian values as i do.you can use pectin it is made from fruit,and it will still thicken like gelatin.
2007-03-20 21:32:52 · answer #6 · answered by moonwalk 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, its not from horses bones, but it is from the skin, bones, ligaments and tendons of cows and pigs. There are vegerarian forms of gelatin, such as agar agar and carageenan. Vegetarians do not eat gelatin-which is hidden in many foods such as yogurt, pop tarts, baked goods, etc. Read the ingredients in all foods
2007-03-21 01:53:54 · answer #7 · answered by beebs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure if it's from a horse, but your cousin is on the right track.
Gelatin isn't considered to be vegetarian. I know some vegetarians who choose to ignore that though, it's up to you, whatever feels right to you.
2007-03-22 11:49:16 · answer #8 · answered by anne33khan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gelatin is made of pork actually, so it is not vegetarian.
2007-03-20 16:22:35 · answer #9 · answered by acidten 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, although as avegy it is hard to always remember to check the contents of foods such as sweets, so i find i probably have consumed some whilst being vegy,
Yes, it is made of things such as animal fat, bones, etc etc.
stupid, as it is unnessary for sweets to have it in, it does not help the flavour...
2007-03-21 05:08:04 · answer #10 · answered by the_black_dance1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋