What is bovine gelatin?

Bovine gelatin is a type of gelatin that is derived from the collagen found in the skin, bones, and connective tissues of cows. It is a common ingredient in many food and pharmaceutical products, serving as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and gelling agent.

Bovine gelatin is typically produced through a process of boiling and extracting collagen from the hides and bones of cattle. This collagen is then processed and purified to create a clear, tasteless, and odorless gelatin that is often used in food products such as marshmallows, gummy candies, and gelatin desserts.

Some people choose to avoid bovine gelatin due to dietary restrictions, religious beliefs, or ethical concerns related to the treatment of animals. In these cases, alternatives such as vegetarian or vegan gelatin, which are derived from plant sources like seaweed, agar-agar, or pectin, can be used as substitutes.