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FORUM TOPIC: Gelatin |
18-10-2007
by Jane
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I have read that gelatin is actually vegetarian - I am really unsure about this. The reasoning behind this is that the process used actually chemicaly changes the gelatin so that the final product, the composition or the original material is eliminated and as a result is no longer an animal biproduct. But I am not sure how to view this? |
03-12-2007
by Skildpladen
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I checked the wiki page for gelatin. It said "There is no vegetable source for gelatin", and it didn't mention anything about new ways of producing gelatin (except doing it from fish bones). But it would be lovely if they found a way to make it without using animal biproducts...!  |
04-12-2007
by Jane
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Yes, it would be great if there was some other way! |
07-02-2008
by alfablue
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There are vegetarian alternatives to gelatine (see http://www.vegsoc.org/info/gelling.html here , and the supermarket sells Vegetarian Gelatine (not sure what it contains,probably one of the gelling agents mentioned in the link above). I have also noticed an increasing number of products using veg gelling agents, especially low fat items, and desserts. |
19-02-2008
by Chewthecud.co.uk
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Gelatin is not veggie at all. If you are ever unsure about wether or not any geltin product you buy is veggie then make pineapple jelly. Strangly pineapple jelly can only be made with meat based gelatin. Something to do with the acids in the fruit. Hope this helps |
23-02-2008
by kirsty
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quick-setting jellie is normally vegetarian. |
23-02-2008
by kirsty
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quick setting jelly is normally vegetarian. (sorry, i am not good at typing, although i can spell).
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13-03-2008
by vegetarian_queen
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Gelatin / Gelatine is most definitely not vegetarian. However pectin is. Pectin is a plant based 'setting' substance, so if a product is set with pectin then veggies can eat it. Any other gelling agents need to be stayed away from! |
