Ground beef already formed into patties or separated into smaller quantities take less time and defrost quicker. For instance, 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) ground beef patties that were frozen separately usually take about 10 hours to defrost.
Gelatin is a protein substance used to thicken liquids. It does not have a color, smell, or taste. It comes from boiling animal tissues such as beef bones, cartilage, tendons, and pig skin. Gelatin is used in many kinds of food products and drug and supplement products.
One of the simplest and most effective flea repellents are eucalyptus leaves. For some reason fleas are averse to their smell. Bathing your dog in a mixture of 2 cups of water and a lemon or lime sliced thinly also helps keep off fleas and, like the eucalyptus leaves, smells good.