TIL Peter Cooper, the man who created the first American steam-powered locomotive, the Tom Thumb, later invented and patented a powdered gelatin process, which later became known as Jell-O. by whatilearned June 29, 2022, 2:55 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
History of gelatin based confectionery by HistoryBuff January 10, 2022, 1:19 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
34 Comments TIL that candy corn is made, in part, from animal skin and bones (gelatin), and insect secretions (lac bug resin). Happy Halloween! by whatilearned October 7, 2021, 12:51 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
1 Comment TIL that Peter Cooper, who designed and built the first American steam locomotive, also had the patent for powdered gelatin. It was bought by Pearle Bixby Wait, who would use it to make what became known as Jell-O. by whatilearned July 25, 2021, 2:52 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Cough Medicine That Looks Like Candy Gets FDA Warning Warning that the prescription cough medicine benzonatate has a “candy-like appearance” that may attract children, the FDA says it is stiffening the drug’s warning label to prevent accidental ingestion, which can and has caused death. by DailyHealthNews June 30, 2021, 9:34 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Rx for Vegetarians: Check Meds for Animal Products Many vegetarians and vegans strictly avoid animal products because of dietary, medical, cultural, or religious convictions. But what they don’t know about their medications may run counter to these beliefs. Many medications use gelatin as part of the manufacturing process. Gelatin is almost universally derived from animals. It does many things for many medications. Gelatin may help form capsule shells, make liquids thicker, and coat drug powder. by DailyHealthNews June 10, 2021, 8:49 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
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