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    What is the function of eating gelatin

    • Last Update: 2017-06-30
    • Source: Internet
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    Introduction: edible gelatin is mainly made from collagen of animal bone and skin, and it contains a lot of amino acids It is a pure protein material, which will not cause certain harm to human body In recent years, the problem of using gelatin has become a common topic among the people Because eating gelatin is directly added to food, we are more concerned about the source of food and the quality and safety of food Only eating safe food can make the body healthier So what's the role of eating gelatin? Is eating gelatin harmful to the body? These problems We can log in directly and learn more about Baibai safety net Edible gelatin is made from collagen of bone and skin of pig, cattle, sheep and other animals It contains more than 8 kinds of l-amino acids It is a pure protein It does not contain fat and cholesterol It is easily absorbed by human body It is made of wool It has a definite curative effect on some diseases, especially for children's development There are 18 kinds of amino acids in the protein of gelatin, 7 of which are necessary for human body In addition to less than 16% water and inorganic salt, the content of protein in gelatin accounts for more than 82%, which is an ideal protein source The final product of gelatin is colorless or light yellow transparent flake or particle Gelatin is insoluble in cold water, but it can slowly absorb water, expand and soften Gelatin can absorb water 5-10 times of its weight According to different sources, the physical properties of gelatin are also different Pig skin gelatin has better properties, higher transparency and plasticity Gelatin can be dissolved in hot water and form a thermo reversible gel It has excellent physical properties, such as freezing force, affinity, high dispersion, low viscosity, dispersion stability and water holding capacity Therefore, gelatin is an important food additive, such as gel and stabilizer Thickener, foaming agent Emulsifier, dispersant and clarifier are widely used Edible gelatin in candy can make candy become more elastic, and the form will be more full In the process of making toffee, it needs gel strong high-quality gelatin to make the toffee more perfect What we have introduced above is about the function of edible gelatin The function of edible gelatin is relatively extensive Then, adding edible gelatin to candy and adding gelatin to soft candy will have a certain stability and thickener line No matter what role gelatin plays in any food, we should pay attention to which food containing gelatin we should eat less To learn more about food additives and food safety, you can directly log in to Baibai safety net Editor in charge: he xianrob
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