What is gelatine and where can you buy it?

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Adam Bush

Published: April 29, 2020 at 12:01 AM

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Discover what gelatine is, where to shop for it, and how to use it in our ingredient glossary

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What is gelatine?

Gelatine is a clear, tasteless protein that thickens and solidifies when dissolved in liquids and kept below a certain temperature. It is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans as the protein is sourced from the collagen in animal bones. Gelatine can be bought in two forms – leaf and powdered – and is commonly used to make jelly, panna cotta and marshmallow.

Where to buy gelatine

Costa Fine-Leaf Quick Dissolving Gelatine, £4.89/25g x 2, Amazon

Gelatine recipes

Lemon mousse with lemon and pink pepper shortbread

Check out this showstopping recipe for zesty lemon mousse with lemon and pink pepper shortbread. This dessert is easy to make and an impressive way to end your dinner party.

Panna cotta with cherry and ginger sauce

Learn how to get the perfect set for the ultimate melt-in-the-mouth Italian dessert.

Panna Cotta Dessert Recipe with Cherry Sauce

Coconut panna cotta with mango salsa

This classic Italian dessert of cream gently set with gelatine is given a tropical twist by infusing the cream with coconut and topping with a zingy mango and passionfruit salsa.