Food historian Ken Albala says we're on the cusp of a gelatin revival

By Lauren Gilger
Published: Thursday, February 16, 2023 - 1:02pm

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"The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots and Outrageous Desserts," by Ken Albala.

Ken Albala wrote an entire book about gelatin called "The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots and Outrageous Desserts."

Albala is a food historian who traces the illustrious history of gelatin — and makes the case that we are about to experience a cultural revival of the stuff.

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