What are gelatin, carrageenan, agar, pectin, and thickeners?

Gelatin, known as Gelatin, is a colloid extracted from the bones, skin and tendons of cows, fish and pigs. Gelatin tablets and fish gelatin powder are commonly found on the market, and are often used in the production of mousse cakes, puddings and jellies to solidify liquid food.

Carrageenan, also known as carrageenan gum, carrageenan gum, is extracted from certain red algae seaweed, the current jellies with carrageenan.

Agar is also known as agar, also known as agar, jelly powder, agar, swallows essence, powder, cold days, large vegetable silk, is a kind of plant glue, is extracted from the sea of rockweed, Gracilaria and other seaweeds, can be used as a thickener, coagulant, widely used in a variety of beverages, jellies, ice cream, pastries, congee, soup food, and so on.

Pectin is extracted from fruits, the cost is higher, less used.

"Regular food gelatin, such as carrageenan, agar and pectin, are safe and harmless to eat."

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