Gelatine

gelatine

noun zheh-lah-TEE-neh Rare

Origin: from French gélatine

Also means

gelatin

Usage Note

Gelatine is the animal-derived setting agent sold in Germany as Gelatineblätter (sheets) or powder. Used in Götterspeise, panna cotta, and cold-set terrines. Vegetarian alternatives include Agar-Agar. Sheets must be soaked before use. Used uncountably.

Examples

"Für die Panna cotta weicht man drei Blatt Gelatine im kalten Wasser ein."

Natural Translation

For the panna cotta you soak three sheets of gelatine in cold water.

Literal Translation

For the panna cotta soaks one three sheets gelatine in cold water.

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