That is not true, it can be from any animal. Ingredients of gelatine
There are Kosher types as well. There are also other ingredients that cause things to "gel"
One very popular gelling agent is agaragar.
"Special kinds of gelatin indicate the specific animal that was used for its production. For example, Muslim halal or Jewish kosher customs require gelatin from sources other than pigs, like cows and/or fish and from animals slaughtered ritually. Islam forbids consummation of pork and thus products that contain pork gelatin. There are many companies that specify the source of the gelatin used, and advise consumers via the nutrition information and/or their hotline.[citation needed] Likewise, Hindu & Jain customs may require gelatin-alternatives from sources other than animals, as many Hindus are vegetarian.
Hindus who are not vegetarians will often consume gelatin from all sources except cow, which is considered sacred. Vegans and strict vegetarians choose not to eat foods containing gelatin made from animals. Romani people are cautious of gelatin products that may have been made from horses, as their culture forbids consuming horses. Other people simply consider gelatin unpalatable due to the ingredients used in its production.
Partial alternatives to gelatin include non-animal gel sources such as agar-agar, carrageenan (both seaweed extracts), pectin, and konjak."
True, gelatin is from pig, so therefore forbidden in Islam. Which also explains why my BF never had a marshmallow! We bought some the other day, then in a flash of panic as he went to eat one, I said: WAIT! We checked the ingredients... gelatin!
No more Rice Krispie treats for me, I guess... Small price to pay for love!
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