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Gelatin is an animal product. It is a protein which comes from the bones and skin of the animal; in the case of ungulates such as cattle and sheep, the hooves can also be used to extract gelatin. Gelatin is usually extracted by boiling. Most commercial gelatin in the US is a byproduct of pork processing and does indeed come from pork. Gelatin derived from other animals is available, though not as widely as that from pork. For example, fish gelatin is used by one Kosher candy company to produce marshmallows. (Post hoc 11/30/2010: Since posting this answer, I have discovered that Kosher gelatin derived from beef is available as a consumer ingredient, marketed under the brand name Kolatin, and bought a few packages of the stuff for my own use at home.)
Gelatin has long been regarded as a beneficial nutrient to consume for length and health of nails. However, since the chemical structure of gelatin contains no essential amino acids, its benefit is dubious at best.
As for glycerin, because it is a carbohydrate (in other words, not a protein) it can come from either animal or vegetable sources. Vegetable-derived glycerin should be labeled as such. Without such a label, one cannot assume that the product is vegetable-derived.
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Are Muslims allowed to eat chocolate?
There are a lot of chocolates we can eat, but the ones that have gelatin or glycerin in them we cant eat.
What is a good hardening additive for glycerin?
Try gelatin. Dissolve gelatin in hot water and mix with hot glycerin. When it cools you will have glycerin jelly. The more gelatin, the harder the jelly.
Is gelatin in chip dips pork?
it can come from a range of animals
Are you lying that gelatin have pork in it?
Gelatin has no pork, it is like Jello.
What is halal gelatin?
Halal gelatin is gelatin that does not included in its gradients Pork fats or pork products.
Does Doritos have pork gelatin?
It doesn't have gelatin in it, but they may have pork enzymes.
What is the difference between Beef and Pork Gelatin?
Beef gelatin is made from the bones of cows. Pork gelatin is made from the bones of pigs.
Is kosher Gelatin pork?
If it says "kosher" you can be assured it contains no pork. Most kosher gelatin is from cows.
Do gummies lifesavers big rings have pork gelatin?
Yes, it does contain small amounts of pork gelatin.
What is pork gelatin?
Gelatin is a natural protein, collagen, that comes from the skin and bones of animals. Usually, gelatin is taken from pigs (ie pork) or cows, but may also be made using chicken or fish.
Do smarties have pork gelatin?
no!
You heard that if the packaging does not say beef pork gelatin then the food product is not haram Is there any truth in this?
It depends on the country, but generally, no. If the type of gelatin is not specified on the list of ingredients, it is usually pork-derived, which would make the gelatin-containing-product haram. If the gelatin used is halal beef gelatin (as opposed to haram beef gelatin - which can come from an improperly slaughtered cow) or is vegetarian gelatin, the product will indicate as much.
