is it really made from animals?? pig intestine ect?? please let me know....thanx!
[ October 03, 2002: Message edited by: waterfall ]
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Gelatin commonly found in grocery stores is pure protein derived from animals, but there are other forms of gelatin to fit all types of diet restrictions, including vegetarian and kosher.
Those of the Jewish faith may eat animal gelatin only if it is extracted from permitted animals which have undergone ritual slaughter and excludes some forms including those made from pigs and certain types of fish.
Gelatin can also be extracted from fish bones. Isinglass Isinglass is a type of gelatin extracted from the air bladders of certain fish, particularly sturgeon, but is rarely used these days.
Carrageen, also known as Irish moss, is a gelatinous thickening agent derived from seaweed which grows off the coast of Ireland. Irish moss is often used in making homebrews and meads.
Agar (also agar-agar, kanten and Japanese gelatin) is a dried seaweed sold in blocks, powder and strands which is used as a setting agent. Agar has stronger setting properties than gelatin, so use less when substituting.
Pectin occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables and is used in the preparation of jams, jellies and preserves.