Jelly facts for kids
Gelatin, often called Jelly, is a fun dessert! It comes in many different tastes, or flavors. These can be from real fruit or from special artificial flavors. Jelly is a cold and solid food. You usually make it by mixing hot water with a special powder.
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You can enjoy jelly on its own, or even add it to other foods. For example, some people like to add it to a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for a sweet and fruity taste!
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What We Call Gelatin Around the World
The name for this wobbly dessert can change depending on where you live.
Gelatin in North America
In countries like the United States and Canada, gelatin is often called 'Jell-O'. Jell-O is actually a very famous brand of gelatin. It became so popular that many people started using 'Jell-O' as a general name for any type of gelatin dessert, even if it wasn't made by that specific brand.
Gelatin in Commonwealth Nations
In other parts of the world, especially in Commonwealth Nations like the United Kingdom and New Zealand, almost all gelatin desserts are simply called jelly. Also, in these countries, the word is often spelled gelatine instead of gelatin.
Images for kids
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Green Jell-O
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Rainbow jelly
