Wanting to make healthy, yummy gummies? You need to learn how to use gelatin powder like a pro! When it comes to learning all about gelatin powder, we’ve got you covered from; how to use gelatin powder, how to make jelly from gelatin powder and how to take gelatin powder for boosting wellbeing. Here at Nutra Organics, our versatile and sustainable Natural Gelatin is one of our constant best sellers, along with our Gutsy Gummies that contain Natural Gelatin. Let’s dive in and find out what makes these best sellers the best!

 

What is Gelatin?

Gelatin comes in gelling and non-gelling forms and is often turned into translucent gelatin sheets or shelf stable gelatin powder. Sit tight and we’ll teach you how to use powdered gelatine to make some delicious treats and gummies.

Our Natural Gelatin is a stand alone product that can be used in cooking to thicken meals and hot chocolates, and solidify juices to make jellies and gummies. However, our Gutsy Gummies contains Natural Gelatin and is a delicious way to make low-sugar gummies instantly. So if you’ve been wondering how to make jelly from gelatin powder, Gutsy Gummies is a great place to start in terms of ease, flavour and delicious gummies with health benefits the whole family can enjoy.

What is Gelatin Made Of?

Gelatin, also known as gelatine, is derived from animal body parts like bones, cartilage and skin. Gelatin is usually derived from bovine or marine animals and is broken down and hydrolysed to be the perfect size to gel and set in different food applications. Gelatin is flavourless and colourless and turns into a jelly-like substance when bloomed.

Benefits of Gelatin 

There are many benefits of gelatin, the main health benefits of gelatin include support for a healthy gut, hair, skin, nails, bones and cartilage.

Supports healthy skin

The benefits of gelatin in your diet includes support for healthy skin, who doesn’t want that right? Gelatin is made from collagen and amino acids, both of which are essential for supporting healthy skin. As we age we lose collagen, leading to wrinkles and fine lines, eating gelatin with a holistic diet of wholefoods will see you supporting a glowing complexion.

Supports gut health

The benefits of gelatin extend to gut health, thanks in large to the protein and amino acids that support the intestinal lining and support in the building of healthy mucus lining the intestinal wall, sounds gross right? Trust us, your gut loves healthy mucus.

Reduce sugar intake

Gelatin can be a great ingredient for desserts and sweet treats, and is made up of protein. Substituting sugary treats for protein rich foods may help you reduce your overall sugar intake.

Joints and bone support

Alongside the many health benefits of gelatin, you’ll find that it also supports joints and bone strength. Gelatin contains lysine which is known for supporting bones and cartilage. Gelatin is also a collagen protein, which means it can support the building blocks of collagen and protein which are the main components that make up our bones and cartilage.

How to Use Gelatin Powder?

Wondering how to use gelatin powder to reap all these incredible benefits? We’ve got you! The first step to using gelatin is the ‘blooming’ phase, this requires using water and adding it to the gelatin powder. The powder will then take a gelatinous form, how cool is science right?

From here, you will add this to your liquid of choice and as per the recipe. For some examples check out our Rose Fruit Jelly Beauty Gummies, Veggie Gummies for kids, Panna Cotta + Smores.

 

 

If making your own flavoured gelatin gummies sounds like too much to start with, we have the perfect option to get you going and hooked on delicious, nutritious gummy snacks. Gutsy Gummies has three delicious flavours of Strawberry, Mango and Blueberry, and all you have to do is add water, simple as that with no extra thoughts on how to use powdered gelatine, it’s all laid out for you.

What is the difference between a gelatin sheet and powder?

The difference between a gelatin sheet and gelatin powder is quite simple, gelatin powder is a powdered consistency, whereas a gelatin sheet is a translucent, thin sheet of gelatin. One tablespoon of powdered gelatin is roughly equivalent to four gelatin sheets. 

Tips for using Gelatin

When it comes to the ‘how to’ of using gelatin powder, here are a few hot tips that will keep it nice and simple for you.

• One tablespoon of gelatin will set two cups of liquid.
• Always use a dry spoon when measuring your gelatin so no liquid can change the structure of the rest of the gelatin powder in the tin.
• Leave your gelatin to bloom for an extra minute or so. Adding it too soon may mean the gelatin hasn’t properly bloomed.
• Make sure the liquid you are adding your bloomed gelatin into is warm enough, if it is too cold or lukewarm it may affect the gelatin and make it stringy instead of dissolving properly into adequately heated liquid.
• Make sure your moulds or tin is ready and waiting so that you can add your gelatin in right away while it’s warm.
• Don’t overheat your gelatin and always follow the recipe instructions.
• Don’t add your gelatin into the freezer, just use the fridge so that the jelly-like texture can be set properly and at the right temperature.

What is the Difference Between Gelatin and Collagen?

The main difference between gelatin and collagen is the size they are broken down to, and the way that each of them dissolves. Gelatin forms a gelatinous substance when bloomed and then melted, whereas collagen dissolves completely in hot or cold liquids.

Wondering if gelatin or collagen is right for you and which collagen is the best choice? You can find out more in our comprehensive yet not-too-sciency blog Which Collagen is Best for Me?

Gelatin FAQs

Hopefully by now you have learnt how to use gelatin powder like a pro and know all the ins and outs of how to take gelatin powder. We thought we’d recap in some super short and sweet dot points for those of you who like to be ultra-efficient with your learning and/or scanning of a blog.

What are the benefits of gelatin?

The benefits of gelatin include support for healthy skin, hair, nails, gut wellbeing, and bone and joint health. 

Do you put gelatin powder in hot or cold water?

Gelatin must be properly bloomed, or hydrolysed before adding it into your liquid of choice. The liquid must be adequately warmed for the bloomed gelatin to dissolve properly. Always follow recipe instructions. 

What are the best ways to use gelatin?

Gelatin is best used in sweet treats and desserts like jellies, homemade marshmallows and gummies. 

How will you properly dissolve the gelatin powder?

Make sure you use a fork or a whisk when stirring your bloomed gelatin into your liquid so that there are no chunks left and it’s completely dissolved. This may take a few minutes of stirring and checking.