What Is Gelatin, unflavored and How Can I Use It?
Gelatin, unflavored is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 600 recipes to get you started.
What is gelatin, unflavored?
Gelatin is a protein produced by partial hydrolysis of collagen extracted from the boiled bones, connective tissues, organs and some intestines of animals such as domesticated cattle,pigs, and horses. The natural molecular bonds between individual collagen strands are broken down into a form that rearranges more easily. Gelatin melts to a liquid when heated and solidifies when cooled again.
Probably best known as a gelling agent in cooking, different types and grades of gelatin are used in a wide range of food and non-food products: Common examples of foods that contain gelatin are gelatin desserts, trifles, aspic, marshmallows, and confectioneries such as Peeps, gummy bears and jelly babies.
Gelatin may be used as a stabilizer, thickener, or texturizer in foods such as jams, yoghurt, cream cheese, and margarine; it is used, as well, in fat-reduced foods to simulate the mouthfeel of fat and to create volume without adding calories.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 envelope (1 tbsp) (7g)Where found
Gelatin, unflavored is usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Gelatin, unflavored is a member of the Sweets US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does gelatin, unflavored weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 envelope (1 tbsp) | 7 grams |
| 1 package (1 oz) | 28 grams |
Related
Sweets
| In Chinese: | 明胶，无味 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | la gélatine | |
| en español: | la gelatina |
Recipes using gelatin, unflavored
There are 600 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Graveyard Treat
Beneath a layer of ghostly whipped topping lies a chilling graveyard of cookie-crumb earth, with layers of creamy, eerie cheese filling and a tombstone of cookies marking the final resting place of your diet. Serve this spine-chilling dessert at your Halloween party, if you dare, and watch as your guests unearth the delicious secrets hidden within!
Creamy Cranberry Sherbet
Creamy cranberry sherbet whips fresh cranberries with evaporated skim milk and gelatin into a tart, frosty scoop. A low-calorie holiday dessert with rosy color and fluffy texture.
Lemon/Orange Cake Dessert
Lighter poke cake built on a yellow cake mix doctored with lemon gelatin, applesauce, and egg substitute, then drenched in a citrus glaze that soaks into every fork-pricked hole. Tangy, moist, easy.
Suzy's Lime Cheesecake
Suzy's lime cheesecake with a toasted coconut crust and a mousse-light filling set with gelatin, whipped cream, and beaten egg whites. Brighter and airier than a baked New York style.
Favourite Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Pumpkin chiffon pie layers warm-spiced pumpkin custard with stiff egg whites and whipped cream, then chills into an airy, mousse-like filling inside a graham cracker crust. A lighter no-bake alternative to traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie.
Fresh Strawberry Mousse
Fresh strawberry mousse with pureed strawberries, whipped cream, framboise, and a ribbon-stage egg base. A light, elegant French-style molded dessert.
Pumpkin Light Pie
Light pumpkin pie with a fluffy chiffon-style filling on a graham cracker crust, sweetened with sugar substitute and lifted with whipped egg whites. The lower-sugar pumpkin pie for the holiday table.
Sugarless Heart Cookies
Sugarless heart cookies sweetened with sugar-free fruit gelatin instead of granulated sugar. Roll-and-cut shortbread-style dough, six ingredients, flavor and color come straight from the gelatin packet.
Homemade Mashmallowes- Srilanka
Fluffy homemade marshmallows made with just gelatin, sugar, and hot water for pillowy Sri Lankan sweets. Whipped into cloud-like perfection in minutes, then dusted with powdered sugar.
No Cook Strawberry & Banana Jam
An easy to make jam that's so tasty, you'll end up using it on almost everything!
Sarah's Fig-Strawberry Preserves
Fig strawberry preserves use mashed fresh figs, sugar, and strawberry Jello for an old-fashioned three-ingredient preserve. Tastes like both fruits at once.
Blueberry Ice Cream
Nothing can compete with a homemade ice cream, especially with all these juicy blueberries being added. A perfect treat in summer.
Refrigerator Grape Jelly
Sugar-free refrigerator grape jelly made with unsweetened grape juice, unflavored gelatin, and lemon juice. No pectin, no canning, no special equipment. Ready in 35 minutes, keeps for 2 weeks.
Strawberry-Yogurt Popsicles
Strawberry yogurt popsicles made with frozen strawberries, plain yogurt, and a touch of gelatin for creamy, slow-melting texture. No added sugar, no ice cream maker. Just blend, freeze in paper cups, and pull them out on the hottest day.
Homemade Papaya Milk Pudding
A light, chilled papaya milk pudding, a silky gelatin-set custard folded with whipped egg whites and fresh papaya puree. Tropical, airy, and turned out of the mold for a cool, refreshing dessert.
Delicious Key Lime Pie
A key lime chiffon pie: tart key lime curd lightened with gelatin, fluffy meringue, and whipped cream, set in a graham crust. An airy, cloud-light take on key lime pie, far lighter than the condensed-milk version.
Fig or Strawberry Jam
Fig or strawberry jam cooks fresh figs and sugar with strawberry-flavored gelatin for an easy two-step preserve with a soft, spreadable set without traditional pectin.
Cherry & White Chocolate Chunk Chocolate Ice Cream
These is nothing better than a cold and creamy ice cream in summer, this ice cream is lower in fat and calories, and very delicious!
Brown Sugar & Toasted Almond Ice Cream
Brown sugar and toasted almond ice cream, a custard base with deep butterscotch notes, warm cinnamon, and crunchy toasted almonds. Made lighter with milk and evaporated milk, churned smooth and scoopable.
Fresh Apricot Ice Cream
Fresh apricot ice cream made with diced ripe apricots, apricot nectar, evaporated milk, and tangy yogurt. A cooler, lighter summer ice cream with bright stone-fruit flavor and no eggs.
Strawberry Mousse Cake
A homemade sponge cake split and soaked with strawberry liqueur syrup, then sandwiched around a fresh strawberry mousse made with yogurt and whipped cream. Patisserie-level elegance you can make at home.
Homemade Sweet Milk Pudding
Homemade sweet milk pudding, a light molded custard set with gelatin and lightened with whipped egg whites. Vanilla-scented, jiggly, and topped with cashews and raisins for a simple, delicate dessert.
Homemade Coffee Milk Pudding
A two-layer coffee milk pudding, a creamy vanilla milk base topped with a sweet coffee layer, both set with gelatin and chilled until sliceable. A light, pretty dessert for coffee lovers.
Cheeseless Pumpkin Cheesecake
A delicious cross between cheesecake and pumpkin pie without cheese or the need to bake. If you love cheesecake but have a stomach that is sensitive to cream cheese - this is the one for you.
Watermelon Sherbet
Creamy watermelon sherbet churned with evaporated skim milk, lemon juice, and a touch of gelatin for silky smooth scoops. A lighter frozen treat that captures peak summer melon flavor.
