Veg*n Gelatin?

[stitsy&codyPig]

I have heard that gelatin is not vegan, so since I became a vegan I have not eaten it. Does anyone know why it is not. What is gelatin?

 

[fairysari]

It is the stuff that makes Jell-O harden. This page has a ton of info: Vegetarian Frequently Asked Questions - Ingredients 1: Gelatine

 

[stitsy&codyPig]

Fairy, thank you so much for that link!

 

[Josephine]

There are alternatives, too. There are several threads on the subject in the forum. Vegan Products from Pangea Vegan Products--Cruelty-Free makes vegetarian fruit jel (AKA Jell-o) and marshmellows. Carageenan and agar-agar are common vegan sources of jelling agents. They are plant sources.

 

[stitsy&codyPig]

Thank you Josephine!

 

[LobsterOverlord]

as a quick note, I've heard that most gelatin desserts at chinese buffets are made using the veggie/grass based gelatins.

Don't know if this is true or not, but it would be reasonable to me to be.

John M.