Gelatine: A versatile solution for many food applications
Gelatine, thanks to its multifunctional properties, is perfectly suited for a wide variety of food products.
Whether for meat-based products, ready meals or desserts, it plays a key role in improving texture, stabilization and presentation.
Cooked hams
Cooked hams
Gelatine acts as a binder by absorbing moisture from the meat, stabilizing the cooking juices. This enhances presentation and ensures perfect slicing performance.
Pâtés and foie gras mousses
Pâtés and foie gras mousses
Foie gras mousse is a typical example of a meat emulsion. With its stabilizing properties, gelatine binds water and prevents fat infiltration, ensuring a homogeneous and durable texture.
Aspics
Aspics
Depending on the type of aspic, gelatine is used between 5% and 15%. Here, gelatine is utilized for both its taste and decorative qualities as well as its functional properties: it ensures perfect holding of the product when sliced, even at room temperature.
Coatings and covers
Coatings and covers
Often used to coat pâtés, pâté en croûte or galantines, gelatine provides an appealing glossy finish while extending shelf life and preventing drying out.
Ready meals, soups and sauces
Ready meals, soups and sauces
• Cold texturization: Gelatine solidifies preparations, making transport and handling more convenient.
• Thermoreversible gelation : Solidified sauces can be liquefied again by simple reheating, offering optimal convenience for ready-to-eat dishes.
Gelatine desserts
Gelatine desserts
• Texture and appearance: Gelatine allows the creation of firm, clear, and glossy gels.
• Optimal melting in the mouth: Its specific melting point effectively releases flavors, providing an optimal taste experience.
Why integrate gelatine into your recipes?
- Versatility: Suitable for various food sectors, it meets binding, stabilization and texturizing needs.
- Visual and functional qualities: Adds gloss, firmness and texture enhancement.
- Convenience: Its thermoreversible gelation makes handling products easier.
Contact our experts today to discover how Weishardt gelatine can enhance your food formulations.