How to Use gelatin in a Sentence

gelatin

noun
  • The gelatin looked as if it had been scoured by the end of some rough brush.
    New York Times, 18 Feb. 2020
  • Wring out the water and stir the gelatin into the warm curd.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022
  • The tube came apart in the middle and was stuffed with snacks: fish, ice, cubes of gelatin.
    Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 8 June 2016
  • Fill a clear plastic cup ¼ of the way with the orange gelatin.
    Julia Sherman, New York Times, 22 June 2018
  • When the gelatin has set, place the drained grapefruit sections in the pie shell.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 9 Dec. 2020
  • Today, the filling (and sometimes the gelatin) is the dish.
    Julia Moskin, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2020
  • Sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let sit for 5 minutes.
    The Casserole Queens, Woman's Day, 26 Apr. 2013
  • Just mix most of the yogurt with the powdered gelatin and spread it on a tray.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 2022
  • Let the gelatin sit on top of the cold water for 5 minutes.
    al, 20 Aug. 2019
  • Note: the gelatin will ripple the juice; this is normal and kind of looks cool.
    Charlotte Palermino, Marie Claire, 2 July 2014
  • The actual food is made out of flat sheets of gelatin and starch.
    Grace Williams, Fox News, 8 June 2017
  • Let sit for about 2 minutes to allow the gelatin to bloom.
    Allie Morris, Dallas News, 18 Feb. 2020
  • While the syrup is cooling, melt the gelatin over a hot water bath.
    ExpressNews.com, 2 Dec. 2020
  • There’s enough gelatin in the fish to mimic a piece of chicken that’s both juicy and meaty.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2023
  • To help your gelatin stay firm, add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to the recipe.
    Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Bloom the gelatin in a small bowl of cold water and add it to the pear puree; mix well and transfer to a bowl.
    Daniel Boulud, ELLE Decor, 18 Nov. 2015
  • Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, until the gelatin firms up.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, charlotteobserver, 22 Dec. 2017
  • Pour through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; stir in the lemon juice and gelatin.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
  • The liquid has enough gelatin on its own for a basic cheese.
    Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 5 May 2017
  • Dissolve gelatin in the hot custard, then stir in lemon zest.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 24 May 2022
  • The bones in trotters and shanks provide gelatin, which thickens the stew.
    Catherine M. Allchin, The Seattle Times, 11 Dec. 2018
  • Pour the milk into a small bowl and evenly sprinkle the gelatin over it.
    Redbook, 15 May 2013
  • Way in the back of the grocery store, at the end of the sleepy baking aisle, sits a brand decades past its prime: Jell-O gelatin.
    John General, CNN, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Bring broth to a boil; pour over gelatin, whisking to dissolve.
    Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Bring to a bare simmer, stirring the gelatin to dissolve.
    Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Makes 12 Place ¼ cup cold water in a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin over.
    Bon Appetit, 19 Sep. 2017
  • There's no gelatin or whipped egg whites to get in the way of berry deliciousness.
    Nora Martinez Debenedetto, OregonLive.com, 4 July 2017
  • The head of the goat is packed with collagen, which unwinds to yield sticky gelatin over the course of a long simmer.
    Ali Bouzari, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 May 2018
  • Chill until completely cool and gelatin is set, at least 1 hour or overnight.
    Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2024
  • As a proof-of-concept, the team made small textile sensors out of gelatin fibers, cotton and conductive yarns.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019

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