According to Leo Rosten, the Yiddish maven and author of The Joys of Yiddish,  mensch  is someone to admire and emulate, someone of noble character. The key to being 'a real mensch' is nothing less than character, rectitude, dignity, a sense of what is right, responsible, decorous..The term is used as a high compliment, expressing the rarity and value of that individual's qualities.he key to being 'a real mensch' is nothing less than character, rectitude, dignity, a sense of what is right, responsible, decorous.. The term is used as a high compliment, expressing the rarity and value of that individual's qualities.
Use agar agar (kanten). Agar agar is a traditional substitute for gelatin in many recipes and basically it substitutes at a ratio of an equal amount of agar agar for gelatin when substituting like for like (that is powdered for powdered, etc). One tablespoon of powdered agar agar can be used in place of one tablespoon of powdered gelatin.
Gelatin is used to thicken puddings, yogurt, gummy candies, fruit gelatin desserts, ice cream, marshmallows, and more. Gelatin must first be dissolved in warm water before adding to a recipe. After dissolving in water, gelatin can then be mixed into any number of liquids or semi-solid mixtures.elatin 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.