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"There are a number of vegetarian-appropriate setting agents on the market — among them agar-agar (powder, strips, or flakes from a sea vegetable), arrowroot (a starchy powder from the tropical tuber of the same name), guar gum (the product of East Indian seed), Xanthan gum (a corn extract), kudzu (a starchy powder from the plant’s tuber), and certain ground nuts and seeds. Most (but not all) kosher gelatins are also vegetarian. Some of these are available in supermarkets, others require a trip to the health food store or even more aggressive hunting. Follow the directions on the package to see that your food sets up correctly." http://www.ochef.com/199.htm
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I'd eat any flavor of jello over eating a vegetarian. Vegitarians give me gas.
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Just to give you a heads up, a number of Kosher gelatins are no longer vegetarian. I was shocked when I initially read about it. A less stringent Rabi explained it in the following manner: Gelatin is so far removed from its original form that it really isn't directly an animal product anymore. Furthermore, it passes the dog test...a dog doesn't find plain gelatin appealing to eat, so therefore it is no longer a meat by-product. Some Kosher gelatin is also derived from fish, and by Kosher definition, it is ok to combine with dairy. Too bad as many of us vegetarians used to use their rigid religious beliefs to our advantage. I would say to find out the source anytime a package just says Kosher gelatin. On behalf of humankind, and animals, thanks for being a veggie!
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