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If you have been around real food circles for very long, you know that one of the big buzz words these days is gelatin! Eat all the gelatin!

One of the first times I read about the healing power of gelatin was seven years ago when I first read “Broth is Beautiful.” I ended up falling in love with bone broth and soup-making, and to this day, gelatin-rich bone broth based soups grace our table almost daily.

I love supplementing my family with grass-fed gelatin though! Since I have a bigger family, I tend to dilute down our bone broth for soups to stretch it a lot of the times, so I know they are not always getting the amounts of gelatin I would like them to have. I keep grass-fed gelatin on hand to shake into smoothies, oatmeal, or yogurt, or just to make my kids smile with gelatin gummies.

If you have kids that aren’t quite “there yet” to accepting bone broth or soup, using grass-fed gelatin in your cooking is a great way to get the health benefits of at least the gelatin part of it. Sometimes those “picky” eaters will turn around when their guts are in a little better order.

120+ Healthy Gelatin Recipes (3)Or maybe the family is in the midst of a gut healing journey and just needs an extra boost of gelatin here and there. I don’t know of too many people today that wouldn’t benefit from a little gut boosting gelatin in their diet! For more details on the health benefits of gelatin, read this post.

ImportantNote On Gelatin/Collagen Types

When it comes to gelatin or collagen, you don’t want any old productoff the supermarket shelves. You want to look for 100% grass-fed gelatin from healthy animals. Just like other animal products, quality is important.

That is why I recommendVital Proteins Grass-Fed Gelatin productsand Perfect Supplements products exclusively. I have compared thesebrand with other brands on the market and the quality far surpasses anything else I’ve tried. I am thrilled to be one of their affiliate partners and support such great products and companies.

Perfect Supplements offers a grass-fed hydrolyzed collagen (cold-soluble) right now and has a gelatin (hot-soluble) in the works for 2016. Read my review of their product here or watch the video below.You can order their own productsvia their own site here or on Amazon here.

Vital Proteinsoffers two types of gelatin. The green top (Collagen Protein)is what you need for this recipe and for recipes where you are making gummies, “jello”, etc. The blue top (Collagen Peptides)is cold water soluble and does not thicken or gel like gelatin does. Both are very nutritious, but can’t be used interchangeably.You can order their own productsvia their own site here or on Amazon here.

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Further Reading: The Gelatin Secret

For further reading, my friend Sylvie’s book, The Gelatin Secret(affiliate link), is by far the best book out there on the subject.

Gelatin is the superfood that can give you relief from digestive disorders and thousands of people are finding that regular consumption is helping them heal their bodies and live a healthier life.

Learn More and Download Your Copy Here

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FAQs

What happens if you add too much gelatin to Jello? ›

If you add too much gelatin to a recipe, it will set up very hard and be difficult to eat. Too much liquid will make it soupy. The ideal ratio of gelatin to liquid is 2 tablespoons (1 envelope) of gelatin per cup of liquid.

How long does it take for gelatin to dry? ›

Gelatin desserts usually need to refrigerated for eight hours to set but twenty four is better to make sure it is fully set. I have a recipe that is 10 min. 1 small box, boil 1 cup water, pour in dust, stir, add 4 ice cubes. Put all in blender, pour in clear glasses & put in frig.

How do you eat gelatin? ›

Gelatin powder can be added to soups, smoothies, drinks, or other meals. To use gelatin powder to thicken the consistency of sauces, mousses, and gelatin desserts, the powder should first be placed in cold water and stirred until it thickens and becomes lumpy. Then, it can be heated until nearly boiling.

What does gelatin do in cooking? ›

Gelatin is a protein derived from the collagen in animal parts; it acts as a kind of natural adhesive in foods like jams, jellies, and gummy candy like gummy bears. It's also the gelling agent behind Jell-O's signature wobble. Flavorless and colorless, gelatin products are found in powder or single-sheet form.

What are the disadvantages of gelatin? ›

When taken by mouth: Gelatin is commonly consumed in foods. It is possibly safe when used in larger amounts as medicine, short-term. But taking high doses of 15 grams daily might increase the risk for side effects, including sore throat, swollen gums, and mouth sores.

Why does Knox gelatin smell bad? ›

Pure gelatin has no smell, but most commercial gelatins aren't completely purified. Gelatin is made out of animals, and so it smells like dead animal. The gelatin leaves are pure, concentrated gelatin, with no flavoring to cover up the smell. Most of the time, that smell dissipates when cooked.

What is the difference between gelatin and gelatine? ›

Gelatin vs Gelatine

The only difference between “gelatin” and “gelatine” is the spelling, as the two versions mean the same thing. Other names for gelatin include: hydrolyzed collagen, hydrolyzed gelatine, and gelatine or collagen hydrolysate.

What animal is Knox gelatin made from? ›

A: My understanding is that Knox gelatin made of Pork. Great Lakes gelatin and THM Just Gelatin both beef. Pork gelatin is stronger.

Does gelatin go rancid? ›

Dry gelatine in powder form has an indefinite shelf life if stored under clean, dry and well ventilated conditions.

Can you just drink Knox gelatin? ›

Drinking one or two envelopes of Knox Gelatine is a convenient way to augment the daily diet with an easily digested supplementary protein. It is easy to increase the protein intake by drinking one-half to one ounce of Knox Gelatine daily in water or fruit juice.

Can you eat gelatin everyday? ›

There aren't obvious or immediate side effects to eating gelatin, but there are risks if you incorporate more gelatin into your diet. Gelatin contains a lot of protein. If you aren't careful, too much protein for a long time can cause several health problems, including: Bone disorders.

Does eating Jell-O have any benefits? ›

Gelatin contains proteins and amino acids, including collagen, which can reduce joint pain and improve the strength and flexibility of your body's tissues and tendons. Collagen is also widely praised for its ability to improve skin hydration and elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Why shouldn't you boil gelatin? ›

When preparing gelatin, never let it reach its boiling point. If you bring gelatin to a full boil, it may lose it's thickening properties and never set. Once gelatin has set it can be melted again and used multiple times. Gelatin has a fairly low melting point and will become liquid if left in a warm environment.

What happens if you don't heat gelatin? ›

Bloomed gelatin has the consistency of runny applesauce. Always add bloomed gelatin to warm or hot liquid. The heat will successfully dissolve the gelatin. If the gelatin doesn't completely dissolve, you'll see white clumps or ropes of gelatin in your final product.

How much gelatin per day? ›

There's some evidence that gelatin in doses up to 10 grams daily can be safely used for up to 6 months. Gelatin can cause an unpleasant taste, sensation of heaviness in the stomach, bloating, heartburn, and belching. Gelatin can cause allergic reactions in some people.

Does adding more gelatin make it firmer? ›

The more gelatin in the mixture, the more firm or solid your finished product will become. Pre-made mixtures, like Jell-O, are made to set soft as spoonable dessert. For gummy candy, more gelatin means a firmer gummy! Experiment with different amounts of gelatin to find what texture and level of firmness you prefer.

What is the ratio of water to gelatin in Jello? ›

Here's a basic guide for using powdered gelatin: Sprinkle the desired amount of gelatin powder evenly over the surface of cold liquid. A good ratio is 1 tablespoon (9 grams) of powdered gelatin to 2 cups (500 ml) of liquid.

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