Are there cruched up animal bones in it ??
2007-08-18 12:06:23 · 16 answers · asked by Tionna's mama 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Gelatin (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. Hopefully, with the growth of vegetarianism and veganism, this situation will soon change. For more info check out the website below...
2007-08-18 12:17:21 · answer #1 · answered by shakursraven 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I woudn't say crunched up bones, as the bones, hooves, and hides of animals are really boiled to a soupy goopy mess--ick.
But, yes, most gelatins have animal bones in them.
2007-08-18 23:25:40 · answer #2 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
here is the definition > > >Pay close attention
gel·a·tin also gel·a·tine
NOUN:
1: A colorless or slightly yellow, transparent, brittle protein formed by boiling the specially prepared skin, bones, and connective tissue of animals and used in foods, drugs, and photographic film.
The industry IS extracting THAT "protein" first by boiling
No bones in the infusion they are after the protien in the marrow.
Now YOU are dealing with a chemical compound extraced from a dead animal giving it respect that it did not ROT and now may become some molecular part of you like your hair or nails both requiring gelatin to remain flexable soft and shiny
I just waste my time
2007-08-18 19:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
It depends on the source, there are vegetable gelatins although most of those on the market are based on animal collagen.
2007-08-18 19:13:45 · answer #4 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
gelatin is made out of pork skins, pork and cattle bones, or split cattle hides.
2007-08-18 19:12:38 · answer #5 · answered by donkeypunch'em 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its made from the skin of cattle.
A good subsitute is agar-agar which is made from seaweed, and is a great source of fibre.
2007-08-18 20:56:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's bone meal and rendered fat. So next time you are have a delicious bowl of lemon jello think "lemon flavored cow".
2007-08-18 19:16:54 · answer #7 · answered by SpankyTClown 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, but gelatin is an animal product.
2007-08-18 19:11:59 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Niceguy 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
i heard it was animal bone aswell
2007-08-18 19:13:28 · answer #9 · answered by dregj 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
it's made from beef bones I heard and that's why some people I know won't it because they think they could get mad cow disease ....I am not sure though if this true
2007-08-18 19:13:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋