additives make the strongest gelatin? II. Background Research Have you ever wondered how gelatin gets its shape? This experiment is going to test which additives make gelatin stronger. In learning about this project, there were many new terms in the sources used. Some of them will be discussed in this paper (gelatin, collagen, protein, tensile force, amino acid, triple helix, collagen fiber, and tensile strength). Gelatin is a protein food gotten by adding water to collagen, the most common animal protein. (Jiggle it: The history of gelatins, Aspics and Jellies) Gelatin is also a mild tasting protein derived from the collagen in animal tissue, and it is the only protein that can thicken liquids. (The science of gelatin) Collagen is a structural protein found in all animal cells. (How does Jell-O)…
cake pans, 8 or 9 inches wide (9) Masking tape Pen or permanent marker Vegetable oil, like canola or safflower oil, for greasing pans Paper towels (1 roll) Powdered or confectioners sugar (3 cups) Strainer, small Measuring cups Water Large mixing bowl 1/4-oz envelopes of plain, unflavored, gelatin (9 envelopes). A 1 oz box of Knox Gelatine contains (4) 1/4 oz envelopes, other brands may be packaged differently. Gelatin is available at grocery stores in the baking section. Fork Small saucepan…
huge waterfall up there. It was cold though because of the higher elevation. On Tuesday, we drove to this cave system formed by the lava flow from Mount St. Helens. The cave was about 2 or 3 miles long to the end and 2 or 3 miles back. You could see Mount St. Helens when you walk out of the cave and it is still covered in snow even though it was about 75 degrees on the ground. Thursday night we went to dinner this really old school that they turned into a restaurant and a hotel place was super…
Cookie Monstar’s Desserts and Ice Cream is a family owned dessert and Ice Cream shop. The shop is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, adjacent to the main entrance of Naval Air Station Oceana. This family owned business originated from an in home family kitchen that provided homemade family deserts and ice cream to local military families of deployed service members. These hand crafted desserts and ice cream flavors are popular during the holidays, special occasions and peak tourist’s season.…
excited about it. She ran and told the other children that I was gonna let her make cupcakes. Everyone in the house was excited about her baking cupcakes. I taught her how to bake cupcakes. Everyone was just as excited about the cupcakes, as they were about the cookies. She did a great job baking the cupcakes as well. This encouraged her to want to learn more. I began to teach her how to make different types of cakes, cookies, pies and candies. She made treats, until she was burnt…
Imagine sitting at the dinner table surrounded by great friends, delicious wine, and then the aroma of rich chocolate grabs your attention. The hostess emerges from the kitchen and you behold this magnificent cake and you can feel your mouth salivate with desire. The first bite thrills your taste buds, the cake is moist, rich, and gooey. You absolutely insist on getting the recipe. Well, my signature Rocky Road cake is indeed sinfully delicious, yet complexed to make and requires skill as well…
2.0 Literature Review This literature review section will describe the fundamental or important topic of this study. 2.1 Hard capsule Capsule, tablet, syrup is among the type of oral administration drug delivery carrier. The capsule is a solid dosage form of drug delivery, which derived from degradable polymer film. The capsules can be divided into hard and soft capsule types. The capsules can be segmented by source of raw materials, and end users. The segmentation by source of raw…
For many people, eating sugar free foods is a part of life. Contrary to what some believe, diabetics, and other people indulging in a sugar-free diet for their health, do not have to give up desserts completely. There are many healthy, sugar-free dessert items available those who can not enjoy sweet treats made with sugar. Even better, sugar substitutes such as Splenda granulated sugar make it easy to convert all of your favorite recipes into sugar free versions that taste every bit as…
part of American culture for over a century? Jell-O, a dessert made from prepared powder, is something that we, humans, eat everyday. To keep a solidify figure, the Jell-O requires gelatin as a part of its ingredients. For my experiment, I will be determining whether certain enzymes in fruits prevent gelatin from the process of solidification, and if there’s a way to still include these fruits without ruining the dessert. The research question of the project is: “Which or what fruits won’t be…
Top 5 Health Benefits of Gelatin Gelatin is a solid substance that is used as a supplement in food preparation. This protein appears in several foods such as gelatin desserts, marshmallows and, in some dips, cream cheese and yogurt. It is made of minerals, cartilage, bones and collagen that are found in pastured animals. Gelatin has many health benefits. It is rich in amino acids which are effective in improving the bones, the joins, the skin and, the mood. Gelatin can treat arthritis…