The Independent Student Newspaper of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Campuses Vol.Advance-Titan 129, No. 9 April 15, 2021 advancetitan.com Do you prefer your gummy bears boneless or bone-in? By Amber Brockman many other conditions, but there is directly and indirectly to deforesta-
[email protected] no good scientific evidence to sup- tion, water pollution, air pollution, port these uses,” according to med- greenhouse gases, global warming, Unless you seek out the vegan al- lineplus.gov. desertification, erosion and human ternative, you prefer gummy bears Gelatin is notable for its low obesity,” according to the Smith- bone-in. nutritional value and poor protein sonian Magazine website. “The This applies to other commonly quality, and is one of the few foods global scope of the livestock issue enjoyed sweets as well, like Jell-O, that has a negative protein efficien- is huge.” marshmallows, fruit snacks, ice cy ratio, according to the FDA. According to a report published cream and candy — all of which “Despite its low nutritional val- by the United Nations Food and can contain the ingredient gelatin. ue, gelatin is not considered haz- Agriculture Organization, 26% “Gelatin is a protein substance ardous by applicable government of the Earth’s terrestrial surface is derived from collagen, a natural regulations,” according to the FDA. used for livestock grazing. protein present in the tendons, liga- Gelatin isn’t only found in foods “Globally, 18% of greenhouse ments and tissues of mammals,” ac- as its properties have made it use- gas emissions can be attributed to cording to Encyclopedia.com.