(4) Good gelatine has little taste, colour, or odour, and no sediment when dissolved.
4. Steps in dissolving gelatine:
(1) Put a small amount of cold water or any cold liquid on gelatine, and let it stand until the liquid is absorbed.
(2) Add a boiling liquid and stir thoroughly until dissolved.
5. Value in the diet:
(1) Gelatine is a nitrogenous substance, but cannot of itself build tissues, as most protein foods do. When eaten, it will save the tissues already making up the body, hence is called a protein-sparer.
(2) It is very easily digested, and for this reason it gives a pleasant variety to the diet of an invalid.
(3) It makes an attractive dessert at the end of a substantial meal, without adding much nutriment.
6. Ways of using gelatine: