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A jelling ingredient that is produced from animal byproducts. Sold in powder form, one tablespoon of gelatin is generally enough to gel approximately two cups of liquid.

A thickening agent and food item made from pigskins or from beef bones, cartilage, and tendons. It is then processed into an unflavored, transparent protein powder and sold in a powder form, as granules, or as thin sheets which may be referred to as "leaves.

A kitchen utensil that can be used to make small oval servings of gelatin-based foods. The product most often associated with Gelatin Eggs and Molds is the Jell-o® brand of their egg Jigglers® which has been created so Jell-o® gelatin eggs can be prepared easily.

A food base that consists of gelatin, the jelly-like substance contained in beef, veal, chicken, or fish stock.

A form of seaweed that has been dried to be used as a thickener in food. Traditionally used in Asia, it can be substituted for gelatin.

A thick, gelatin substance containing bacteria that forms in vinegar most often when the vinegar warms to temperatures between 60ºF to 85ºF.

A thick, clear, gelatin-like substance made from fruit juice, sugar, and the thickener pectin, which are cooked together to reduce the liquid content, concentrate the flavor, and thicken the mixture.

A fluffy, soft candied food that is made from egg whites, gelatin, and corn syrup. Available in a variety of shapes, sizes and textures, the traditional marshmallow has a spongy texture that provides a sweet flavor for snacks, baked goods and sweet desserts.

Generally used in reference to gelatins, puddings and custards, referring to the time that passes until a liquid reaches a state of firmness.

A marine animal with an umbrella shaped, gelatin-like body with long tentacles that is popular in Asian cooking.

A flavored liquid made from the juices remaining after cooking meat, fish, seafood, vegetables, or similar ingredients in water.

A rich dessert made from combining gelatin with an egg custard and then blending it with whipped cream.

A sandwich meat that is made with cooked beef shavings encased in gelatin and formed into a rectangular-shaped loaf approximately 12 inches in length that is typically 4 inches wide by 4 inches in depth.

Soft and fluffy in texture, this candied food is made from egg whites, gelatin, and corn syrup. With a somewhat spongy texture, Marshmallow Creme is a sweet flavored, food spread that is often served as a topping for hot cocoa and desserts, or as a sandwich spread served over peanut butter, or as an ingredient for a variety of sweet, baked desserts.

Souse of Sulz is a cooked meat specialty, which is gelatin based and made basically the same way as headcheese, except it is flavored with a vinegar pickling liquid.

The process a food goes through when it becomes firm or solidified, such as the firming of gelatin.

A small oval candy that has a hard outer covering enclosing a gelatin-like mixture that is sweet and chewy.

An additive in a product that is used to maintain emulsion, preventing the product from separating. Also an ingredient, such as gelatin, used to prevent some desserts from separating.

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A canned ham consists of pieces of ham that have been brine cured, pressed or molded, vacuum-sealed in a can, and then fully cooked.