Part of belonging to a family means we each step up to help each other. While our first role in a family is as a dependent child, the part we play is never smallâand it continues to grow in scope and importance as we mature. It is our duty, even a sacred responsibility, to care for those in our family.
But with gelatin, there seems to be a conflict. Gelatin is almost entirely protein and is derived from collagen in the skin and bones of an animal. Most all of the gelatin in our food is made from pork, even kosher gelatin. In fact, kosher gelatin can be made from any animal. about 90% of American gelatin is porcine â made from pigs. Rabbi Dovid Cohen. oukosher.org/blog/consumer-kosher/gelatin-revisited.
Gelatin marked with a K has been certified kosher and is made from sources other than pigs. For religions that do not consume cattle products, gelatin made from only pork or fish can be used.Be sure to read the package closely, or contact the manufacturer if the source of the gelatin is of concern.elatin and Special Diets. Because gelatin is made from animal collagen, it is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets. Alternatives to gelatin, such as agar-agar, pectin, or carrageenan are made from plant products and provide a similar gelling action.