I heard they stopped using animal fat to make gelatin, is that true?

Question

I heard they stopped using animal fat to make gelatin, is that true?

Answer 1

Gelatin was never made of animal fat.  It was (and still is) made of bone, cartilage, skin, and tendons.

Answer 2

Geletain is not made of animal fat, it never was It is made from animal bones.

Answer 3

Whenever you see the word: gelatin, it means animal-product.

Answer 4

Gelatin was never made using animal fat. It is derived from collagen found in the bones, cartilage, connective tissue, and skin of animals, traditionally cows. Most commercially produced gelatin nowadays is produced from pig skin. If you have ever roasted a chicken or ham, you made your own gelatin. The juices in the bottom of the pan contain gelatin rendered from the collagen, and if you put the roasting pan in the refrigerator, you'll find some of the juice setting into a gel.

Gelatin is found in desert and salad bases and candies such as:

-starbursts

-skittles

-gummy bears

-marshmallows

-jello

Answer 5

Gelatin is made from bone, hide and connective tissue and always has been.  That's the definition of gelatin.  There are alternative thickeners that are plant-based, but if the ingredient list says gelatin, it will always be animal.

Answer 6

I'm sure that at some point in time someone somewhere has tried making it from fat.However,due to a lack of success Yes, they have stopped using animal fat to make gelatin.So the answer is Yes!

Please ignore me.This was the second time I read this question and I apologize for any sarcasm:-).