Food

The unique versatility in functionalities of gelatin means it can be used in a wide range of applications within the food market.
Typical applications include:

• Confectionery
• Gelatin desserts
• Dairy products and desserts
• Savoury products and mixes, meat and fish products

For those applications where a heating stage (typically required to dissolve gelatin) is preferably avoided or not present at all, PB Gelatins / PB Leiner has developed its range of cold soluble gelatins CRYOGEL® and INSTAGEL®.

Other food industry uses where gelatin finds application include the following:
• Micro encapsulation of flavours, colours and vitamins;
• As a stabilizer in cream fillings for frozen baked products;
• As a stabilizer in the manufacture of various types of icings and glazes;
• As a thickener in soups, sauces and gravies;