gelatin (Jello)

Introduction

A product of boiling collagen in water. Gelatin dissolves in hot water, but when allowed to cool, forms a substance commonly known as 'Jello'.

Uses

• hemostat
• plasma substitute
• food substance, collagen & gelatin are poor-quality protein since they do not contain all the essential amino acids

More general terms

• hematologic agent
• food

Component of

• calcium carbonate/gelatin/magnesium oxide