In What Forms is Edible Gelatine Available?
One form of gelatine is leaf gelatine. Cut into rectangles with a pattern resulting from the manufacturing process and elastic in its movements, at first glance it looks more like a work of art. Leaf gelatine can be portioned especially well and easily and is used mostly in the household, catering, bakeries and butchers. Like all gelatines, gelatine hydrolysates are pure collagen proteins, but do not have any gelling strength. They are especially soluble, even in cold liquids. They act as a source of protein, a carrier, a means of reducing common salt and enhancing flavour, a means of clarifying drinks as well as collagen protein in dietetic nutrition. Drinkable gelatine is available in pharmacies and health food stores. Instant gelatines are also soluble in cold water. They were specially developed to prevent the heating of the gelatine that is needed to dissolve it. It is often used to stabilize foodstuffs such as gateaux, desserts and other sweet and cold dishes. Edible gelatine is
