Gelatin from Non-kosher animal

[jacobkal18]

Hi,

I was wondering if the rabbi had a teshuva about Gelatin? Or if there was another place that I would be able to learn more about the rabbis opinion?

Thanks,
Jacob

[ralph.lasry]

The Rav did not write a teshuva on this topic in his seforim.

See this thread for more info on the Rav’s opinion.

Kashrut of gelatin

There has been much debate regarding gelatin ever since the Achiezer permitted it years ago. The basic concept is this: Gelatin does not enhance the taste of the food. Therefore even if it is derived from a non-kosher animal, it is considered kosher for consumption. It is added for texture… This is similar to the Halacha that states that horns and hooves of a non-kosher animal may actually be combined with kosher meat to deem non-kosher meat Batel. Same concept here. If it doesn’t taste good,…

[jacobkal18]

Thank you!