Gelatine

Gelatine is a protein-based ingredient made from animal collagen, used to set or thicken foods. The supplied literature-based figures describe gelatine itself, rather than a prepared jelly or dessert. It mainly provides protein, with 84g per 100g, alongside 1435 kJ of energy, 250mg of calcium and 0.83g of salt.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, although gelatine does not provide all the essential amino acids needed from food. Calcium helps maintain bones and teeth. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake. When gelatine is used in a recipe, the other ingredients also affect its nutritional content. Full figures are in the tables below.