Ingredient

jelly for garnish

In the past, edible gelatine was essentially produced starting from the bladders of fish, which is why it was customary to refer to this product with the term isinglass: the latter, in the present, is actually prepared starting from pigs or, again, from cattle, and unlike that which was made from fish, current edible gelatine behaves differently, increasing in volume once it comes into contact with water. The modern gelatine used in the food sector has been produced industrially since the nineteenth century.

Use in cooking

In principle, edible gelatine is used to prepare desserts, among which, mainly fruit-based puddings or jellies are found.

Preservation

Edible gelatine must be stored in well-closed packages, stored in cool, dry and dark places.

Curiosity

The existence of gelatin dates back to Ancient Egypt, although it was experimented - in its current form - more specifically during the eighteenth century in France.