Gelatin is one of the most gelling agents used in the candy industry (almost 60% of Gelatin is used in this field). It is an irreversible hydrolyzed form of collagen.
Gelatin is a mixture of peptides and proteins produced by partial hydrolysis of collagen extracted from the skin, bones, and connective tissues of animals. It is water swellable and the weight can become 5 times bigger. The shapes of selling gelatin look like noodle, powder, and long blocks. The raw materials of pharmaceutical gelatin (Animal skin, bone and tendon) and food gelatin (Pigs, cattle, mules, horses' clipping leather materials) are different.
Comparison of Agar Agar, Gelatin, Pectin and Carrageenan in Jelly Industry:
As the coagulator, Carrageenan is mainly used in jelly industry. It can replace Agar Agar. Gelatin and Pectin are the best coagulators in jelly industry.
Agar Agar made jelly is logy (NOT elastic) with a high cost.
Gelatin made jelly has low solidification and melting point, which means the producing process and storage need to be done under low temperature.
Pectin made jelly needs a high concentration of sugar to be added to improve solidification.
1. In Food Industry:
About 60% of gelatin is used in candy industry.
- Thickener and Stabilizer: Instant soup, like Mixed Congee, seasoning, ice cream, milk.
- Suspending agent: For beverage, which contain fruit granular. Jelly with fruits granular, jams, marmalade & pudding.
- Binder: In candy industry, because of its water-absorbing quality, when it is soluble in water, it will build a net construction. It can keep the candy stable under great pressure and avoid breaking,
Dosage (Generally): 5%～10%, Jelly: 6%, gummy candy 6.17%, nougat 0.16%～3%, syrup 1.15%～9%
2. In Pharmaceutical Industry:
Sugar-coating for tablet & capsules.
3. Other Applications:
Photographic film, grinding wheel, feed additives, cosmetics.
- 25kg Kraft bag
- 25kg Drum
7-15 working days after deposit.
- Keep in cool, dry and ventilated place, away from light.
- Avoid mixing with poisonous, peculiar smell and colored powder.
For a copy of Gelatin MSDS, please email us at sales@ambitionchems.com
