Surprise! Gelatin is definitely not vegetarian. Here's why. Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Gelatin is such a neutral-seeming food. Once prepared, it wobbles and glistens so innocently. The powdered form ...

For most of us, the first thing that comes to mind when we think of gelatin is Jell-O, the brightly colored soft dessert with super artificial fruity flavors. Some of us haven't consumed any Jell-O ...

It’s a childhood favorite. A hospital staple. A college student’s creative way to consume alcohol. You know what we're talking about. Jell-O. Jell-O is the brand name of something called gelatin ...

Gelatin-based treats have long been relegated to hospital rooms and college parties, but they’re currently in the middle of a renaissance. Elaborate molded treats are now show-stopping centerpieces.