I'm making an edible plant cell for a science project and I made the cytoplasm (basically, the cell's structure) out of green jello and I need to add a bunch of candy for the different features... Will it disintegrate?
2007-03-20 16:31:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Yes if you add it when it is hot - no if you wait until it is cooled to "soft set" and add them then. Soft set occurs at about 1/2 the time it takes to the firm set (1 1/2 hours) the push the candies into place with a tooth pick and then allow to set to firm then when you unmold you will have a perfect model.
HINT: For a firm set that is "shelf stable" use Knox gelatin, food color and 1/2 the liquid - this also has no sugar so will not "melt" or attract insects. Good Luck!
2007-03-20 16:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the jello partially gel to the soft stage, and then add the candies.
2007-03-20 16:34:58 · answer #2 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ummm.....Well i think the candy will get sawgy and taste nasty but i dont think it will disintegrate!!!
Good Luck WIth your Project
~Brooke~
2007-03-20 16:41:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use hard candies you will be fine. Don't use any that will dissolve when they get wet. Test first.
2007-03-20 17:49:07 · answer #4 · answered by Pat C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋