What Jell-O Has No Color? Understanding Unflavored and Clear Gelatin
                                
                                
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                                Gelatin is a naturally colorless or slightly yellowish substance derived from collagen. While most people associate Jell-O with vibrant, artificial colors, the basic gelling agent used to make it is completely clear, leading to a fundamental distinction between the main ingredient and the final dessert product.