gelatin

• Substantivo que designa uma substância alimentícia translúcida, incolor e insípida, obtida a partir do colágeno, usada como agente gelificante na culinária e na indústria de alimentos. Também pode se referir a produtos como sobremesas de gelatina ou à gelatina usada em fotografia e farmácia.

A noun referring to a translucent, colorless, flavorless food ingredient derived from collagen, used as a gelling agent in cooking and food production.

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1. Edible substanceB1formal

   A clear, flavorless protein derived from collagen, used in cooking to thicken liquids and make jellies, desserts, and gummy candies.

   Gelatina

   • She dissolved the gelatin in hot water to make the dessert.
   • Gelatin is a key ingredient in many gummy candies.
   • The recipe calls for two tablespoons of gelatin.

   Sinônimosgelatineisinglass

2. Photographic or industrial useB2formal

   A substance used in photographic film, glue, and other industrial applications.

   Gelatina

   • The photographic film is coated with a layer of gelatin.
   • Gelatin is used in the production of some types of glue.
   • Industrial gelatin is often derived from animal by-products.

   Sinônimosgelatine