Gelatin

 

                                                                      Evolution Of Gelatin

Ancient Egypt (c. 2000 BCE): Early Egyptians used animal glues for woodwork and embalming, which are precursors to gelatin.

Ancient Rome and China: Both civilizations developed techniques to extract gelatinous substances from animal parts by boiling bones and hides.

Expanded uses:

• Pharmaceuticals: Capsules, tablets, and plasma expanders.
• Photography: Gelatin used in film emulsions.

Food Industry: Marshmallows, gummy candies, yogurt, etc

Commercial production began in Europe and North America.Charles Knox (1890s, U.S.): Developed packaged gelatin powder for home use after his wife complained about the laborious traditional method.

       1902: Jell-O brand advertised as “America’s Most Famous Dessert.”

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