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The History and Revival of Gelatin

Published: Jan. 12, 2023, 8 p.m.

b'There was a time, beginning about 500 years ago, when aspic/gelatin represented the finest, most elite, five-star dining experience. Jello dishes\\u2014savory and sweet-- appeared in abundance in the following decades. However, as historian and author Ken Albala clearly points out, \\u201cJello is among the best examples of a food that goes in and out of fashion." On this episode, Ken discusses the history and future of the slippery stuff from his new book, "The Great Gelatin Revival."'