jello was big during the depression because it became cheap and was previously expensive and only avalible to the rich (history channel)
smoke it Reviewed by smoke it on . Gelatin My daughter came home and told me this today. I can't believe I have never heard of this. Gelatin (US spelling) or gelatine (British spelling) (used to make Jell-o and other desserts) is made from the boiled bones, skins and tendons of animals. The gelatin you eat in Jell-O comes from the collagen in cow or pig bones, hooves, and connective tissues. To make gelatin, manufacturers grind up these various parts and pre-treat them with either a strong acid or a strong base to break down Rating: 5