like what is it exatily made out of. and is gelatin different in vitamins?
2007-09-16 15:12:58 · 8 answers · asked by thinkaboutit 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The technical answer is gelatin is collagen.
What is collagen?
Collagen is the main protein in connective tissue - stuff that holds our body together - ligaments, tendons, cartlilidge and bones.
The gelatin we buy in the stores is extracted from all parts of the animal - bones, hooves, skin, etc.
Gelatin different in vitamins?
Those two are different things. Vitamins help our bodies make other molecules for our body while collagen is in our body.
Some vitamins are in gelatin capsules. The gelatin is just a "container" holding the vitamin so it's easy to swallow. It doesn't enhance the vitamin.
2007-09-16 15:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by Dave C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.
2007-09-16 15:21:26 · answer #2 · answered by caroline ♥♥♥♥♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gelatin is an animal by product. Found in connective tissue. bone joints are a good source.
The vegetable version is pectin. cranberrys have the most.
Jelly has gelatin
jam has pectin
2007-09-16 18:20:37 · answer #3 · answered by Glow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the dictionary:
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.
2007-09-16 15:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by darylsgirl1114 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know my ferns sure love it....... the neutral no flavor type; I dissolve an envelope of it in 2 cups of water about once a month and water them with it. They really perk up.
2007-09-16 19:21:20 · answer #5 · answered by wildflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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i know its got alot of vitamins in it and it makes your finger nails grow if you soak your nails in it. good luck and best wishes.
2007-09-16 15:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
horses bone marrow.
its like essentially eating meat.
2007-09-16 15:22:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
melted cows hooves. i not kidding!
2007-09-16 15:24:57 · answer #8 · answered by Person;) 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋