이 원료는 동물의 피부, 흰 연결조직 및 뼈에서 얻은 콜라겐의 부분 가수분해로 얻은 물질이다.

Gelatins. A complex combination of proteins obtained by hydrolysis of collagen by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, bones, etc.: Gelatin is a product obtained by the partial hydrolysis of collagen derived from the skin, whiteconnective tissue and bones of animals. In the United States, Gelatin may be used as an active ingredientin OTC drug products. When used as an act ive drug ingredient, the established name is Gelatin.

本品は、動物の皮膚、白色結合組織及び骨から得られるコラーゲン（＊）を部分加水分解して得られる生成物である。