Gelatin in one form or another has been used since the 15th century, initially as a gelling agent in cooking. Its application today extends to use in the manufacture of a wide range of products, including foods, cosmetics, confectionery, and medications. Gelatin is a controversial substance, made as it is from the body parts of animals. But its colorless, flavorless, and translucent properties make it a highly valuable and versatile ingredient in all sorts of applications. And you'd be surprised, perhaps even perturbed, in knowing exactly where and in what gelatin is used.
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