Gelatin Also known as Gelatine What is Gelatin? Gelatin is a soluble protein which functions as a clear gelling agent and thickener in food products. It is extracted from animal collagen, bones or connective tissues or fish. It is a polymer of amino acids joined by peptide bonds Faintly yellow, tasteless and [...]
Pectin What is Pectin? Pectin is a substance found in plant cell walls that is commonly used as a food ingredient. It helps foods gel and stabilize. In baking, pectin is a polysaccharide that is used as a fat and/or sugar replacer to create lower calorie foods and bakery jams. [...]
Corn Starch What is Corn Starch? Corn starch is a fine, powdery substance derived from the endosperm of the corn kernel. It is commonly used as a thickener in puddings, gravies, sauces and fruit compotes, and is gluten-free. Starch is a storage product found in all plants containing chlorophyll. Both types of [...]
