Guest guest Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Jell-O Jell-o puddings don't have gelatin, only their gelatin (the wiggly stuff) does. I found a lot of references to it on the internet, but the Jell-O website doesn't have ingredients on it. Because they share the name Jell-O, it's a common misconception that the pudding also includes gelatin. Hope that made sense. Marsha ________________________________ Gracious Hospitality <gracioushospitality Friday, September 11, 2009 12:03:29 PM Gelatin/not vegan Jell-O brand puddings generally contain gelatin to make them gel and thicken. I am not familiar with any products that they manufacture that don't contain gelatin. Gelatin is not vegan because it is made from collagen that is extracted from the bones, connective tissues organs, and some intestines of animals such as cattle, pigs, and horses. Therefore, not vegan. ~ LaDonna ~ From Wikipedia: Gelatin (from French gélatine) is a translucent, colorless, odorless, brittle, nearly tasteless solid substance, derived from the collagen inside animals' skin and bones. It is commonly used as a gelling agent in food, pharmaceuticals, photography, and cosmetic manufacturing. Substances containing gelatin or functioning in a similar way are called gelatinous. Gelatin is an irreversibly hydrolyzed form of collagen. Gelatin is classified as a foodstuff, with E number E441. It is in some " gummy " candies as well as other products such as marshmallows, Jell-O, and some low-fat yogurt. Some dietary customs forbid the use of gelatin from certain animal sources, and medical issues may limit or prevent its consumption by certain people. pigs, and horses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 > Jell-o puddings don't have gelatin, only their gelatin (the wiggly stuff) does. I found a lot of references to it on the internet, but the Jell-O website doesn't have ingredients on it. Because they share the name Jell-O, it's a common misconception that the pudding also includes gelatin. Thank you for the reference, Marsha. It was interesting. I am still confused at the 'vegan/vegetarian' issue --- it seems like the resource posted contradicts itself. It does say that the puddings don't contain gelatin --- but then in subsequent paragraphs it says that Jell-O is not vegan/vegetarian. I'm probably just not 'getting it' this morning! From the site: Description Jell-O is sold prepared (ready to eat) or in powder form, and it is available in many different colors and flavors. The powder contains powdered gelatin and flavorings including sugar or artificial sweeteners. It is dissolved in very hot water, then chilled and allowed to set. Sometimes fruit, vegetables, whipped cream, or other ingredients are added to make often elaborate desserts that can be molded into various shapes. Jell-O must be refrigerated until served, and once set properly, it is normally eaten with a spoon but sometimes with a fork. There are also non-gelatin pudding and pie filling products under the Jell-O brand: To make pudding, these are cooked on stovetop with milk, then either eaten warm or chilled until more firmly set, or in the case of the “instant” line, simply mixed with cold milk and then chilled. To make pie fillings, the same products are simply prepared with less liquid. Though the word Jell-O is a name brand, it is commonly used in the USA as a generic name for all products of this kind. Jell-O violates vegan and vegetarian diets, because it contains gelatin, which is made from animal products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 The end product is not vegan because it uses milk. If one makes it with an alternative milk it would be vegan and peta certifies that at least two flavours are vegan. BL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 It seems to me they are speaking from an ethical standpoint, that a company which uses gelatin in some/most of their products, is not ethically vegan, even if an individual product is. I know their individually packaged jigglers use carageenan rather than gelatin too. I think because they are stored at room temp, and gelatin would melt. Pam On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 12:16 PM, Gracious Hospitality <gracioushospitality wrote: >> Jell-o puddings don't have gelatin, only their gelatin (the wiggly stuff) does. I found a lot of references to it on the internet, but the Jell-O website doesn't have ingredients on it. Because they share the name Jell-O, it's a common misconception that the pudding also includes gelatin. > > Thank you for the reference, Marsha. It was interesting. I am still > confused at the 'vegan/vegetarian' issue --- it seems like the > resource posted contradicts itself. It does say that the puddings > don't contain gelatin --- but then in subsequent paragraphs it says > that Jell-O is not vegan/vegetarian. I'm probably just not 'getting > it' this morning! > > From the site: > > Description > > Jell-O is sold prepared (ready to eat) or in powder form, and it is > available in many different colors and flavors. The powder contains > powdered gelatin and flavorings including sugar or artificial > sweeteners. It is dissolved in very hot water, then chilled and > allowed to set. Sometimes fruit, vegetables, whipped cream, or other > ingredients are added to make often elaborate desserts that can be > molded into various shapes. Jell-O must be refrigerated until served, > and once set properly, it is normally eaten with a spoon but sometimes > with a fork. > > There are also non-gelatin pudding and pie filling products under the > Jell-O brand: To make pudding, these are cooked on stovetop with milk, > then either eaten warm or chilled until more firmly set, or in the > case of the “instant” line, simply mixed with cold milk and then > chilled. To make pie fillings, the same products are simply prepared > with less liquid. > > Though the word Jell-O is a name brand, it is commonly used in the USA > as a generic name for all products of this kind. > > Jell-O violates vegan and vegetarian diets, because it contains > gelatin, which is made from animal products. > > > --- > > Our vegan and gluten free recipes are available in the archives for this group or at the following URL (***Recipes Posted to VGF***): > > > > Check out these affiliated vegan lists ~ > > http://www.Christian-Vegan-Cooking > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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