good gelatin is
For the dessert food, see Gelatin dessert. 'Sheet' or 'leaf' gelatin for cooking. Gelatin or gelatine (from Latin: gelatus meaning stiff, frozen) is a translucent, colourless, brittle (when dry), flavourless foodstuff, derived from collagen obtained from various animal by-products.It is commonly used as a gelling agent in food, pharmaceuticals, photography, and cosmetic manufacturing.or the dessert food, see Gelatin dessert. 'Sheet' or 'leaf' gelatin for cooking. Gelatin or gelatine (from Latin: gelatus meaning stiff, frozen) is a translucent, colourless, brittle (when dry), flavourless foodstuff, derived from collagen obtained from various animal by-products.