gelatine

• Proteína incolora, soluble en agua y de carácter gelatinoso, obtenida de tejidos animales como huesos y piel; se emplea en alimentación, farmacia y fotografía.

A colorless, water-soluble glutinous protein derived from animal tissues like bone and skin, commonly used in food, pharmaceuticals, and photography.

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1. Edible proteinB1formalculinary

   A clear, flavorless protein extracted from animal bones, skin, or connective tissues, often used as a gelling agent in food.

   Gelatina comestible

   • The dessert is made with gelatine to give it a firm texture.
   • Many gummy candies contain gelatine derived from pork.
   • Vegetarians avoid gelatine as it is an animal product.

   Sinónimosgelatin

2. Photographic mediumB2formaltechnical

   A transparent substance used in photographic film and plates to bind light-sensitive silver halide crystals.

   Gelatina fotográfica

   • Old photographic films used a gelatine emulsion to capture images.
   • The restoration process involved cleaning the gelatine layer on the negative.
   • Gelatine-based films are still used in some specialized photography.

3. Pharmaceutical binderB1formalmedical

   A substance used in capsules, tablets, or medical applications as a binder or coating.

   gelatina como aglutinante farmacéutico

   • Many vitamin capsules are made from gelatine.
   • Gelatine is used as a binding agent in some pill formulations.
   • Doctors sometimes use gelatine sponges to control bleeding.

   Sinónimosgelatin