Gel is a gelatinous substance extracted from natural seaweed or certain animal skins and bones. It can be used as a raw material for candies, snacks and some cosmetics.

Jel (zhělí) is an edible colloid. It is translated as gelatine or jelly in English. It also has other transliterations such as Jie Li and Ji Li. Gel, also known as gelatin or isinglass, is divided into two types: plant type and animal type. Plant-based gel is an edible gel powder made from gum extracted from natural seaweed. It is colorless and odorless. Animal-based gel is an organic compound made from boiled animal skin and bones. It appears as colorless or light yellow translucent particles, flakes or Powder form.