One rice starch recently was developed by A&B Ingredients, Fairfield, N.J., to mimic the functionality of gelatin.
Gelatin alternatives are highly desirable to food processors. Religious and vegetarian lifestyle choices may prohibit certain consumer groups from eating foods like yogurt, whipped desserts, lowfat margarine spreads and other products containing gelatin, an animal-based ingredient. Rice starch also can be more economical than gelatin.