gelatin

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Food Biotechnology

A glutinous, protein aceous gelling and solidifying agent. Gelatin is produced by the partial hydrolysis (via boiling) of collagen, found in the connective tissues of many farm animals. Used to gel or solidify nutrient solutions for tissue culture, and as a food additive.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization — Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture