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Default Sure Jell or Gelatin whats the diff

In article > ,
"The Joneses" > wrote:

> "Brian Mailman" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> >> In article >,
> >> "mobile" > wrote:
> >>
> >>> hello,
> >>>
> >>> some folks use flavored jello or gelatin in place of sure jell (maybe
> >>> cost?)
> >>>
> >>> is there a problem using gelatin in place of sure jell?
> >>> benefits/detriments.
> >>>
> >>> thanks
> >>
> >> Gelatin is an animal product - protein-based from boiled bones and other
> >> animal parts;

> >
> > There are certified-kosher fish-based gelatins as well as plant-based
> > (although the gelling properties are different than the animal-based
> > ones).
> >
> > Just FYI, I think the rest of your analysis holds.
> >
> > B/

>
> There are some very real "mouth feel" or consistency differences, too.
> Pectin feels better imho.
> Edrena


Yeah -- I couldn't figure out how to say it, Edrena. The gelatin set is
more like ---- Jell-O. The pectin set is ---- different. Like a proper
jam or jelly. :-)
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