Surprise! Gelatin is definitely not vegetarian. Here's why. Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Gelatin is such a neutral-seeming food. Once prepared, it wobbles and glistens so innocently. The powdered form ...

The magnificent spectacle of synchronized swimming is held together with impeccably placed spangles, inhuman endurance, and one common pantry product: gelatin. It’s made by boiling animal flesh and ...

Widely used in the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, agar is a blend of polysaccharidea with a jelly-like texture. Agar can be used for a range of purposes, including use as a substituent ...

Gelatin-based treats have long been relegated to hospital rooms and college parties, but they’re currently in the middle of a renaissance. Elaborate molded treats are now show-stopping centerpieces.