====== Gelatin ======


===== Bloom Strength =====

Gel strength, also known as 'bloom' value, is a measure of the strength and stiffness of the gelatin, reflecting the average molecular weight of its constituents, and is usually between 30 and 300 bloom.

  * Less than 150 is considered to be a low bloom
  * 150–220 a medium bloom
  * 220–300 a high bloom).


===== Powder to Sheet Conversion =====
Powdered and leaf gelatin are usually interchangeable, but for best results try to use the type specified in the recipe.
 
As a general rule, two gelatin leaves is equivalent to one teaspoon of powdered gelatin.

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===== Sheet Weight and Bloom =====
  * Bronze Gelatin leaves have a bloom strength of 125 and weigh 3.3 grams. 
  * Silver Gelatin leaves have a bloom strength of 160 and weigh 2.5 grams. 
  * Gold Gelatin leaves have a bloom strength of 200 and weigh 2 grams. 
  * Platinum Gelatin leaves have a bloom strength of 250 and weigh 1.7 grams.