Gelatin, unflavored

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Other Names:powdered gelatin, Knox gelatin

What is Gelatin, unflavored

Gelatin, unflavored is a powdered thickening agent made from pure protein produced from beef and veal bones, cartilage, or pork skin. When added to liquid the gelatin congeals the ingredients into a clear mass. Use for molded dishes, salads and gelatin desserts and chiffons.

Knox is probably the most common brand in the U.S. Purchase this product in most any grocery store. It has a very long shelf life so don't worry about keeping in for a couple of years in your pantry.

Substitute for Gelatin, unflavored

If you don't have a packet of unflavored gelatin you can substitute for each 1/4oz package needed:
4 sheets of Leaf (sheet) gelatin
OR> 2 teaspoons of agar powder
OR> 1 ounce of Carrageen

Equivalents

1 envelope = 1 tbsp.

Gelatins

Nutrition Information For Gelatin, unflavored

Serving Size

1 envelope (1 tbsp)

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 14mg

Potassium

Total Carbohydrate 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 6g

10%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Gelatin, unflavored Recipes

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Many of us who have had pumpkin chiffon pie can never go back to the traditional version. This is a light fluffy pie with the same spicy pumpkin flavor we are all accustomed to.
Coconut Pandan Cooler
Coconut Pandan Cooler (Buko Pandan Cooler) is a cool refreshing drink with buko (coconut) and pandan flavored gelatin and pinipig topping. Includes links to ingredient descriptions and substitutions.
Key Lime Snow
This recipe for Key Lime Snow makes a nice light zesty dessert. A mixture of gelatin, sugar, key lime juice and key lime peel is prepared and allowed to thicken slightly. The thickened mixture is add to beaten egg whites to make a foamy dessert.
Passion Fruit Mousse
This Passion Fruit Mousse recipe is from Hawaii and uses the large yellow lilikoi but you can use either passion fruit. The recipe simply uses passion fruit puree, whipping cream and gelatin.