Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛləˌtɪn/
noun a colorless, flavorless substance derived from collagen, used in cooking as a gelling agent
A1 I like to eat fruit-flavored gelatin for dessert.
A2 Gelatin is often used in making gummy candies.
B1 The recipe calls for gelatin to be dissolved in hot water.
B2 Some people use gelatin as a thickening agent in cooking.
C1 Professional chefs may use gelatin sheets for certain culinary techniques.
C2 Gelatin is derived from collagen and is commonly used in food production.
adjective gelatinous
A1 I bought some gelatin powder to make jelly desserts.
A2 The gelatinous texture of the dessert was off-putting to some guests.
B1 The recipe called for gelatin as a binding agent for the ingredients.
B2 The gelatin coating on the candy gave it a glossy finish.
C1 The chef used gelatin sheets to create a delicate mousse for the dessert.
C2 The gelatinous consistency of the panna cotta was perfectly set.
formal Gelatin is commonly used in the food industry as a gelling agent.
informal I love making homemade gummy candies with gelatin.
slang I can't believe how bouncy these Jello shots are, must be all that gelatin!
figurative The team's defense was like gelatin, easily broken through by the opposing players.
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