eHive - Food Museum

Name/TitleSmall bag of gelatine

About this object1 of 3 small bags of gelatine contained in a J & G Cox Limited box (STMEA:1992-63.5a)

J & G Cox began producing gelatin in powdered form in the 1930's. Gelatin is a protein obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, and/or bones with water. It is usually obtained from cows or pigs. It is used in shampoos, face masks, and other cosmetics; as a thickener for fruit gelatins and puddings; in candies, marshmallows, cakes, ice cream, and yogurts; on photographic film; and in vitamins as a coating and as capsules, and it is sometimes used to assist in “clearing” wines. Gelatin is not vegan. However, there is a product called “agar agar” that is sometimes marketed as “gelatin,” but it is vegan. It is derived from a type of seaweed.

This object is part of our permanent Domestic Life display - 'The 1950's Kitchen.

MakerJ. & G. Cox Ltd.

Place MadeEdinburgh

Place NotesGeorgia Mills

Medium and Materials
Bags: paper

MeasurementsGelatine bags (b-d);
Length: 47mm
Height: 92mm
Breadth: 2cm

Object numberSTMEA:1992-63.5c