Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Fact of the Day

Fact of the Day : What is isinglass and how is it used in food? (from A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition)

"isinglass" Gelatine prepared from the swim bladder of fish (especially sturgeon). Used commercially to clear wine and beer, and sometimes in jellies and ice cream. Japanese isinglass is agar.


How to cite this entry:
"isinglass" A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. Ed. David A. Bender. Oxford University Press 2009. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. 27 September 2011