does gelatin contain horse hooves

Where does jello come from? The Chicago Tribune of March 5th, 1997 finally answers the question thus:

Gelatin seems benign enough. And in fact it is. It's nothing but molecules of protein that have been heated and then, as they cool, trap tiny particles of water. But where does that protein come from? The rumors are always spoken of in hushed terms: that Jell-O is made of horse hooves... or worse.

Actually the truth is worse. Or at least it sounds worse. The source of the protein in Jell-O is "hide trimmings," animal tissue that is rendered, purified, filtered, and then purified again, leaving a protein called collagen.

Of course, then they have to go and ruin their exposition with gratitous veggie-bashing:

The gelatin that is the building block of Jell-O is so purified that the FDA doesn't regard it as a meat product. Likewise, all but the strictest vegetarians find Jell-O acceptable.

So, no not from horses, it's basically ground-up cow hooves and skin.



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Jellophile Vol. 5-B - FAQ

... to clarify just what is in gelatin? Is it true that horse hooves are the primary ingredient? ... All contain an enzyme that keeps gelatin from setting. ...

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Is it true that jello makes the fingernails stronger? - Yahoo! Answers

Well horse hooves. that's what gelatin is made from: GRound up Hooves! that's what gives ... Jello does contain gelatin, but the claim is for pure gelatin. ...

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Gelatin information, news, history and more

Q. Isn’t Gelatin made from horse hooves? A. No. Horse hooves are made of keratin, ... are quite different, gelatin does carry the approval of both groups. ...

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