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What is the biological origin of gelatin?

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Over 98% of all commercial gelatin is derived from animal byproducts, primarily from pigs and cattle. Its biological origin lies in collagen, the most abundant structural protein in animals. Gelatin is essentially a processed form of this connective tissue, which gives it its unique gelling and thickening properties for a wide range of applications.