NATURAL INGREDIENT WITH OUTSTANDING FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES

A multifunctional hydrocolloid with unique properties. Apart from its nutritional benefits, gelatin has various outstanding technological functionalities that can be divided into visco-elastic and interfacial properties.

Owing to its visco-elastic properties, gelatin has excellent water binding properties, cohesiveness, solubility, viscosity and gel formation ability. Its interfacial properties make it an excellent emulsifying, whipping and foaming agent. This makes gelatin a multifunctional yet natural ingredient that can easily replace many other technical ingredients. As it is derived from exclusively natural sources, it contributes to clean label products.

Gelatin is a taste-free, odorless, white, dry powder that’s free from any additives or preservatives and has no allergenic potential. It comprises 84-90% protein, 1-2% mineral salts and 8-15% water.

The word gelatin is derived from the Latin “gelatum,” meaning “frozen”. This neatly describes gelatin’s very core: In water, gelatin swells rapidly and then, after heating, dissolves into a viscous solution that forms a clear, ice-like gel when it cools down. Gelatin is able to build thermoreversible gels with different degrees of firmness in aqueous systems.

However, not all gelatin are equal and the most important characteristic of a gelatin type is its gelling power which is defined by its bloom value. Chemically, this value is highly dependent on the molecular weight distribution of the gelatin type. Owing to the fact that gelatin consists of a mixture of different length protein chains, it does not display a single molecular weight: this is the precondition for its very versatile fields of application.

The different gelatin types are also characterized by properties such as their viscosity, color, clarity, foaming ability, setting/melting times and temperatures, particle sizes and pH value. For perfect results and shelf-life, all components should be tailored carefully to the formulation.

Asian Halal Gelatin’s experts will help you to find the most suitable type of gelatin for your specific product or requirement.