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How Jell-O Works o3k11

Dec 27, 2006

Whether it's in the fun to eat. It can also be molded into tons of different shapes. But how does turn from a liquid into a wobbly treat? Read on for the scoop!

The Ingredients 6f2g1a

Jell-O has five animals.

Putting the Moo in Glue 1bf

The gelatin in Jell-O is made from the collagen in cow or pig bones and skins. Contrary to popular opinion, acid, and alkali chemical processes to break down the cellular structures and release the collagen. Next, the mixture is boiled. The stuff that forms a layer on top is gelatin.

The Nuts and Bolts of Gelatin 2a4s2t

Gelatin has a structure similar to chains are held together by weak bonds that form between the amino acids.

Making the Quaking 1l2o56

When you add the flavor and gelatin mixture to boiling water, the powder dissolves and the weak bonds that hold together the protein chains bonding again. The chains become tangled when they are stirred, and water gets into gaps between the chains. The gelatin "chains" and the trapped water and flavor are what make Jell-O wiggle.

 

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