Gelatin vs. Albumin

Gelatinnoun

A protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.

Gelatinnoun

An edible jelly made from this material.

Gelatinnoun

A thin, translucent membrane used as a filter for photography or for theatrical lighting effects.

Gelatinnoun

Animal jelly; glutinous material obtained from animal tissues by prolonged boiling. Specifically (Physiol. Chem.), a nitrogeneous colloid, not existing as such in the animal body, but formed by the hydrating action of boiling water on the collagen of various kinds of connective tissue (as tendons, bones, ligaments, etc.). Its distinguishing character is that of dissolving in hot water, and forming a jelly on cooling. It is an important ingredient of calf's-foot jelly, isinglass, glue, etc. It is used as food, but its nutritious qualities are of a low order.

Gelatinnoun

a colorless water-soluble glutinous protein obtained from animal tissues such as bone and skin

Gelatinnoun

an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods

Gelatinnoun

a thin translucent membrane used over stage lights for color effects

Gelatin

Gelatin or gelatine (from Latin: gelatus meaning or ) is a translucent, colorless, flavorless food ingredient, commonly derived from collagen taken from animal body parts. It is brittle when dry and gummy when moist.

Albuminnoun

(protein) Any of a class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water, and are coagulated by heat; they occur in egg white, milk etc; they function as carrier protein for steroids, fatty acids, and thyroid hormones and play a role in stabilizing extracellular fluid volume.

Albuminnoun

A thick, viscous nitrogenous substance, which is the chief and characteristic constituent of white of eggs and of the serum of blood, and is found in other animal substances, both fluid and solid, also in many plants. It is soluble in water and is coagulated by heat and by certain chemical reagents.

Albuminnoun

a simple water-soluble protein found in many animal tissues and liquids

Albuminnoun

a simple form of protein that is soluble in water and coagulable by heat, such as that found in egg white, milk, and (in particular) blood serum

Albumin

Albumin is a family of globular proteins, the most common of which are the serum albumins. All the proteins of the albumin family are water-soluble, moderately soluble in concentrated salt solutions, and experience heat denaturation.