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Kosher Gelatin

Low concern

Gelatin is a hydrolyzed collagen protein with a long history of safe food use. Fish-derived sources can be allergens for people with fish allergy.

Found in

1,317 products

What it is

Gelatin produced from sources accepted under kosher dietary law (typically fish or kosher-slaughtered bovine collagen).

Gelling agent and stabilizer in confectionery, desserts, and dairy.

Why it's flagged

fish allergen if fish-derived

What regulators actually say

"The nine major food allergens identified by law are: Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, and Sesame."

FDA - Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS food ingredient (21 CFR Part 184 references gelatin in multiple contexts).

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food ingredient; not classified as a food additive.

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