Gelatine is a setting agent , a soluble protein obtained by boiling bones and connective tissues in water and purifying it.
Gelatine is produced in a powder form and as a purer sheet or leaf .
5 gelatine leaves =3 tsp of gelatine powder , enough to set 2 cups of liquid .
Gelatine is used for gelling and setting jellies , aspic and mousses and adding body to sauces and soups .
A vegatarian alternative to gelatine is Agar agar ( sea weed based ) , carrageenan ( Irish moss),
Xanthum gum ( vegetable based )
Gelatine is produced in a powder form and as a purer sheet or leaf .
5 gelatine leaves =3 tsp of gelatine powder , enough to set 2 cups of liquid .
Gelatine is used for gelling and setting jellies , aspic and mousses and adding body to sauces and soups .
A vegatarian alternative to gelatine is Agar agar ( sea weed based ) , carrageenan ( Irish moss),
Xanthum gum ( vegetable based )
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