How to Use gelatin in a Sentence

gelatin

noun
  • Any flavor of gelatin will work.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Warm it over medium heat and stir in the gelatin.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The gelatin looked as if it had been scoured by the end of some rough brush.
    — New York Times, 18 Feb. 2020
  • Take the pan off the heat, then stir in the softened gelatin.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The actual food is made out of flat sheets of gelatin and starch.
    — Grace Williams, Fox News, 8 June 2017
  • Fill a clear plastic cup ¼ of the way with the orange gelatin.
    — Julia Sherman, New York Times, 22 June 2018
  • Dissolve gelatin in the hot custard, then stir in lemon zest.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 24 May 2022
  • Pour over gelatin mixture and whisk until smooth.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Lemon gelatin and candied lemon slices add a spike of citrus.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Pour lime juice into a small saucepan; sprinkle with gelatin.
    — Woman's Day, 30 Dec. 2011
  • While the syrup is cooling, melt the gelatin over a hot water bath.
    — ExpressNews.com, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Feel free to use any flavor of gelatin, and just mix and match the fruit to the gelatin.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Bring broth to a boil; pour over gelatin, whisking to dissolve.
    — Leah Eskin, chicagotribune.com, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Just mix most of the yogurt with the powdered gelatin and spread it on a tray.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 2022
  • Post-war, gelatin salads leveled up.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Pour through a wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; stir in the lemon juice and gelatin.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Place the cake mix, flour, and gelatin in a large mixing bowl, and stir to combine.
    — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2025
  • There’s enough gelatin in the fish to mimic a piece of chicken that’s both juicy and meaty.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2023
  • To help your gelatin stay firm, add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to the recipe.
    — Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2019
  • These layered gelatin cups can be made a day before serving.
    — Justin Burke, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Pour the milk into a small bowl and evenly sprinkle the gelatin over it.
    — Redbook, 15 May 2013
  • Seaweed is the base for a vegan form of gelatin.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in the gelatin until dissolved.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2020
  • What differs from living creatures is how the gelatin can heal.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
  • That base gets set with just enough gelatin to give it a jiggle yet not enough to resist a spoon.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Its Tablì are made without any coating, binder or gelatin.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 June 2026
  • These amino acids are part of the reason gelatin gets attention for gut health.
    — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
  • Pour 1/4 cup milk into a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin on top.
    — Brooke Parkhurst, Redbook, 1 Oct. 2012
  • Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water in a small saucepan.
    — Woman's Day, 1 Feb. 2012
  • The bones in trotters and shanks provide gelatin, which thickens the stew.
    — Catherine M. Allchin, The Seattle Times, 11 Dec. 2018

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