Gelatin is an odourless, tasteless thickening agent that forms a gel when combined with liquid and heated. It is thermo-reversible, which means that the gel liquefies when heated above its melting point but regains a jelly-like consistency when cooled again. The raw material for gelatin is collagen, a naturally occurring pure protein, which is commercially produced from bones, cartilage, tendons, skin and connective tissue of various animals like beef skin.
USES OF GELATIN
Gelatin powder can be added to soups, smoothies, drinks, or other meals. To use gelatin powder to thicken the consistency of sauces, mousses, and gelatin desserts, the powder should first be placed in cold water and stirred until it thickens and becomes lumpy. Then, it can be heated until nearly boiling.