Edible Gelatin What are the main components of gelatin? What is it used for? Edible gelatin is made from the horns of cows and horses. These are removed, sterilized, and steamed into a juice, then dehydrated to create rubber strips, films, and powdered granules (usually powdered granules). It is an important ingredient and additive in the food industry, commonly used as a gelling agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, thickener, and clarifying agent in the production of meat products, cakes, ice cream, beer, juice, etc.

What are the uses of industrial gelatin? Used in the manufacture of fiber textiles, insulation materials, paper, holographic materials, etc. In industrial glue, manufacturers are often referred to as protein glue for extracting hydrolyzed animal protein gelatin; feed glue, specifically for feed additives, is called feed gelatin; match-specific glue used in the match industry is called match gelatin; and hot-melt gelatin used for packaging and other products is called hot-melt powder.

What is the difference between gelatin and collagen? The difference lies in the different molecular structures. Collagen has a complete triple helix structure, with an original molecular weight of approximately 300,000. Now, through biotechnology, proteases can be used to hydrolyze large-molecule collagen into small-molecule collagen with a molecular weight of less than 3000. Molecules of this size can be used in the human body, and only the intestines can absorb it. If the average molecular weight can be less than 2000, it is a higher grade of collagen; while the molecular weight of gelatin is irregular, ranging from millions to tens, so it does not have the activity of the original organism.

What is the difference between industrial gelatin and edible gelatin? The main difference is in purity. Edible gelatin is a refined product of collagen from cows, sheep, or marine organisms. It is a hard, light yellow, fragrant granule that requires an alkalization process. Industrial gelatin is made from collagen from cow and sheep bones and some additives through alkalization and granulation, emphasizing adhesion. The color is dark, with a special smell. Because industrial gelatin mainly contains deteriorated and incompletely filtered sodium hydroxide, it is harmful and inedible.