One of the popular diet desserts is juice jelly with gelatin. Unlike mousses, ice cream and various pastries, it does not contain eggs, cream, butter and other high-calorie foods. The only minus of jelly is sugar content. However, if it is prepared from freshly squeezed juices of sweet berries and fruits, then the need for sweetening will disappear by itself. By the way, gelatin itself contains many useful substances for the life of the body. In view of this, not only desserts are prepared from it, but also other cold meat and vegetable snacks and dishes that contribute to improving well-being and therefore are served to patients in the best hospitals in the world. Nevertheless, jelly from juice with gelatin is primarily a favorite treat for babies. It is tasty and healthy - to the delight of mothers and children themselves.
What is gelatin? Positive properties and indications
This is hydrolyzed collagen. It is made from bones, cartilage, skin of some domestic animals (pigs, cows, etc.). As a result of acid-catalyst and alkaline hydrolysis, the synthesized substance is obtained in the form of small crystals. They have a golden yellow color. If they are placed in cold water, they will swell and take the form of eggs. Gelatin contains inorganic and organic substances such as iron, sodium, magnesium, calcium, amino acids (proline, hydroxypoline, glycine). The latter of them accelerate the process of regeneration of connective tissues, so gelatin is often used in the manufacture of cosmetics and medicines.
How to make jelly from juice: recipe (berry)
Almost all fruits and berries contain many useful substances. Their value is highest if you use them fresh without being subjected to heat treatment. After all, the more fruits you cook, the less nutrients remain in them. This applies to stewed fruit, jam, jam, etc. But the following recipe for jelly from juice with gelatin will allow berries to retain all the beneficial properties. Most often, gelatinous dishes and medications are recommended for patients with bone problems (fractures, osteoporosis, etc.). Next, we present to your attention a story about how to make jelly from juice (a culinary recipe from berries).
What is needed
½ kg of berries (raspberries, currants, blackberries, etc.).
Sugar - 200 g (as much as possible).
Gelatin - 50 g.
Cooking method
Peel the berries, wash thoroughly and sprinkle (in layers) sugar. Leave it all night. Use a colander to squeeze the “syrup”. Put gelatin on the bottom of metal utensils, pour 1 cup of cold boiled water and leave to swell for 1 hour. Add 1 more glass of water to it and, stirring constantly, put on low heat (do not bring to a boil). Allow the mass to cool to room temperature and add 2 cups of syrup, mix thoroughly and pour into molds. After that, put them in the refrigerator for 3-5 hours. Here's a jelly of juice with gelatin ready. It can only be eaten cold. A long stay in a room with a temperature of more than 20 degrees will lead to its liquefaction.
How to make jelly from juice without adding sugar
Sweet foods are certainly very good, but if we learn to do without them, it will only improve our health. Pediatricians recommend that parents delay their acquaintance with sugar and sugar-containing products as long as possible. If the baby has not tried sweet dishes, then he will not have a need for it. Milk mixtures, cereals and other products (cottage cheese, sour cream, yogurt, juices, etc.) should not be tasted sweeter than mother's milk. As for jelly from juice and gelatin for a child of 2 years old, then it can be prepared without any additives at all. Everything is only natural. For example, you can take carrot, apple, watermelon and other juices. Of course, for convenience it is better to use a juicer. Although to prepare a small portion of jelly from juice with gelatin, a fine grater and gauze are quite enough. The main thing you need to know at the same time - for one glass of liquid, you need to use 10 grams of gelatin crystals. If your child gets used to eating jelly without adding sugar, then it can become one of his favorite treats. And this will have double benefits for him. That is, the baby will have strong, elastic bones, healthy teeth and hair, and with this sugar will not contribute to the onset of caries and diathesis.
Conclusion
As you understand, jelly is a great dish that has an exceptionally positive effect on the body. And the sooner it is introduced into the diet of your baby - the better. Science has proven that this dish has no contraindications. However, if your child refuses to eat it without adding sugar, then this does not matter. You can always slightly sweeten it with honey or sugar.