In these recipes we use pasture fed Beef Gelatin, however pork gelatin works well also. Chicken Gelatin is different, it takes more gelatin to gel. Chicken gelatin mostly comes from Taiwan
Watermelon/Raspberries Gummy
Ingredients
2 cups of seeded red or orange watermelon.
3/4 cup of cold filtered water 1 cup of filtered water
10 organic raspberries (or more)
1 tsp of ground ginger (optional)
1/3rd cup of grassfed gelatin
Directions:
Add gelatin to 3/4th cup of cold water and let bloom (dissolve). In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of filtered water. Place watermelon & ginger in processor and process until smooth. Add the pureed watermelon to the heated water then add the “bloomed” gelatin and let gelatin dissolve. If using molds or ice trays place 1 raspberry into each individual mold or into icetrays then pour or spoon gelatin mixture into the molds (or icetray). If using a bowl put all raspberries in bowl and pour heated melon gelatin mixture over raspberries. Refrigerate for about 2 to 3 hours. Will last about 5 days.
Use same technique for Cantaloupe/Blackberry Gummy
When thinking of a super food, you would probably not entertain the idea of eating plain ole gelatin, and certainly not for feeding your growing pups or discerning hounds. But the evidence is clear – gelatin is a great food for all of us, both Human and Canine.
Did you know that Beef Gelatin-protein is rich in the amino acids found in collagen, including L-proline, L-hydroxyproline, and glycine? It is so easy to digest and contains no fat, cholesterol or carbohydrates. And gelatin helps boost you and your pup’s immune systems.
Glycine helps build muscle and converts glucose to energy rather than fat. Glycine helps restore damaged tissue, helps rebuild gut tissue, helps absorb calcium more efficiently, and may help heal ulcers.
Gelatin helps with muscle growth and metabolism and keeps skin smooth and hair shiny. It is great for the bones because of the high concentrations of proline and glycoprotein. For the athletic dog, gelatin is an anti-inflammatory which helps with joint pain and possibly with joint regeneration.
