NOW Real Food Pure Beef Gelatin is a natural thickener, stabilizer, and texturizer that mixes instantly - no soaking necessary. Gelatin is commonly used in jams, jellies, gelatin desserts, marshmallows, and many other foods. It's often used to create volume without adding a lot of calories. Mix 1 Tablespoon into your favorite cold juice and consume immediately. May also be used to make gelatin-style desserts by adding to very hot water and then adding sweetener, fruit and ice per cookbook directions.