No. Gelatin is made from animal collagen (typically pork, beef, or fish byproducts), so it's not vegetarian, even though it isn't a cut of meat itself.
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Gelatin is a processed animal byproduct, not a visible piece of meat, which is why it commonly gets overlooked in gummies, marshmallows, some yogurts, and desserts, not just this trend. Most vegetarians choose to avoid it once they realize the source.
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Agar-agar, a seaweed-derived gelling agent, replicates the texture without any animal source, see our full vegan alternative guide for the exact substitution ratio and what it changes about the effect.
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