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Questions tagged [gelatin]

For use in questions regarding the formation and/or use of gelatin (a commonly used a gelling agent in food) which is used in a wide range of foods such as gelatin desserts (Jell-O), trifles, aspic, marshmallows and gummy bears. Gelatin can also be used as a stabilizer or thickener.

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My jello is not getting firm in the refrigerator

The procedure I followed this time: I started using the microwave to heat up the water. Then I pour both cold and hot water in a bowl, then the package of jello. Previously I always cooked on the stove. After boil I would pour the jello in the pan,…
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How much gelatine to use instead of xanthan or guar gum in ice cream

I bought a Cuisinart ICE-30BC ice cream machine and I am experimenting with it. Some ice cream and gelato recipes ask for xanthan gum. I can't find any of it in my county, but I read that I can replace it with powdered gelatin. My question is, if a…
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What is the shelf life of gelatin sheets?

Earlier this year, I found a package of gelatin sheets in my cupboard, which looked extremely old. I couldn't exactly tell how old, but the packaging mentioned a refund procedure with the refund price not in Euro, but what I think was either Dutch…
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substitution of whipping cream for water in jello

This is the first time I have been on the internet for over 5 years so please excuse my slowness with this site. I have been successful using heaving whipping with unflavored gellatin mix with added sugar and vanilla. I have used both a mold and…
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Spicy margarita jelly not setting up

I made a spicy margarita jelly that hasn't set up after almost two weeks - even in the refrigerator it's still "loose." I don't have the exact measurements in front of me, but I soaked a scorpion pepper in tequila for about 2 hours. Then I added…
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How do I squeeze gelatine?

Every recipe I've seen which uses gelatine says to soak and squeeze it, but none of them say how to squeeze it. I've only cooked once with gelatine, and I just squeezed it in my hand, but I was worried about losing it all through my fingers and I'm…
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Can I substitute agar-agar for gelatin in pudding?

Can china grass (agar-agar) be substituted in place of gelatin when making pudding? Or is there any other ingredient i could use as a substitute that could give me better results?
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How can I keep my coconut milk from curdling when I am making dairy free gelatin panna cotta?

I make gelatin desserts and I’ve had very hit and miss results when using coconut milk in my desserts to make a dairy free panna cotta. There’s lots of advice for you to stop it from curdling when cooking but nothing really for the…
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Trying to make my own gummy bears with monk fruit erythritol. Can I substitute a box of jello with plain gelatin powder?

I have a recipe for cannabis gummies that yields the perfect texture I am after (exactly like a maynards gummy bear and stays at room temperature). I'd like to replicate that exact recipe and swap the sugar for a monkfruit/erithrol blend, but it…
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How much is a sachet of gelatin in teaspoons or tablespoons?

I am following a muffin recipe which calls for 2 sachets of gelatin. How much is a sachet of gelatin in teaspoons or tablespoons?
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Substitute agar-agar for gelatine in no bake cheesecake

I realise that there are similar questions but I'm confused by the quantity I should use. Various cooking websites say anything from equal quantities to 8 of gelatine = 1 of agar-agar. Maybe the ones who say 1:1 haven't heated the agar-agar to near…
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Can gelatin change color of butterfly pea tea?

I can't find the answer for this question anywhere on the internet. My friend and I made butterfly pea jelly with gelatin and we used the same recipe. Mine came out fine with blue color of butterfly pea flowers but my friend's changed its color to…
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Can I substitute agar-agar powder for gelatin in no-churn ice cream?

I saw that many no-churn ice cream recipes use gelatin to prevent crystalization. Unfortunately, I don't have any gelatin left but a lot of agar-agar powder. Can I use agar-agar powder instead? And if yes, what is the best way to use it? Because…
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Ultra thick and fluffy pudding

I recently traveled to NY and tried Magnolia's banana pudding. Long story short, it was amazing :D When I came back home I tried to create the next best version. Having seen the below video, I combined vanilla pudding, whipped from a combination of…
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Can I dump Jello into a pan and boil it to get it to set?

My jello isn't setting, probably because my 4 year old was angry about having to wait for the water to boil and I just gave in. Anyway, can I dump it all in a pan and boil the whole? Or is there a way to fix this problem?
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