Gelatin

Gelatin is a type of food ingredient that comes from animals, like cow or pig. It's made by boiling different parts of an animal, like skin and bones, in water for a long time.

After the boiling process, the liquid is strained to remove any impurities or solids, leaving only a clear liquid. This liquid, called collagen, is then processed into a powder or gel form.

When mixed with water, this powder turns into a jelly-like substance that can be used in lots of different kinds of foods, like Jell-O, gummy candies, and marshmallows. It helps those foods become solid and take on a nice texture, like when you make Jell-O and it wiggles when you shake it!

Gelatin is also sometimes used in medicines and cosmetics because it can help things stick together and hold their shape. So, although it may seem gross to some, gelatin is an important part of many foods and products that we use everyday!