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Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin

Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin is a flavorless gelling agent made from animal collagen, sold as sheets or powdered granules and widely used in desserts, aspics and some confectionery. It is unusually protein-dense for a food ingredient, providing about 85.6g of protein per 100g, because it is essentially concentrated collagen. Nutritionally it supplies mainly amino acids from collagen rather than a full spectrum of dietary protein and contains virtually no carbohydrates, fiber or fats; it also contributes very little in the way of vitamins and minerals. Used in small amounts, Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin is valuable for texture and structure in recipes, but as an ingredient it should be viewed primarily as a functional binder rather than a significant source of balanced nutrition—plant-based gelling agents like agar or pectin are common swaps when a non‑animal option or different nutrient profile is preferred.

Lactose free · Gluten free · Culinary processed · ~2.80€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

D

Use selectively

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Gelatin.

Calories

335 kcal

17% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

86 g

100% RDI

Fat

0.1 g

0g sat fat

Carbs

0 g

0% RDI

Sugar

0 g

0% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.3 g

6% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D · 4.2 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin healthy?

Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin is rated D on overall nutritional quality and is best consumed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin?

Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin is NOVA 2 - Culinary processed.

Q.05Is Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin lactose free?

Yes, Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin?

100g of Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin contains 335 kcal, 85.6g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 0.1g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin gluten free?

Yes, Unflavoured Powdered Gelatin is gluten free.

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