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What is gelatine?

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Gelatinization is the process by which starch granules absorb water and swell under moist heat. This results in increased viscosity of solution, loss of starch birefringence, and leaching of amylose into the solution. An example is making gravy.

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Gelatin is a natural protein that is derived from the partial hydrolysis of collagen, which exists in the skin and bones of animals. Gelatin is intended for human consumption and mainly used as a gelling agent, a clarifying agent (drink), binding agent for light sensitive silver halides and a thickening agent as well. Commercially available Gelatin is a natural foodstuff and chemically, Gelatin is a pure protein.

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Gelatinization is the process by which starch granules absorb water and swell under moist heat. This results in increased viscosity of solution, loss of starch birefringence, and leaching of amylose into the solution. An example is making gravy.

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melted animal bones,mostly fond in Haribo sweets! A: Animal bones, hoofs and skins boiled until they reach a jelly-like consistency.

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