jyu4 gaau1魚膠鱼胶
Jyutpingjyu4 gaau1
Yaleyùh gāau
Definition
Gelatin or isinglass; a food ingredient made from animal collagen used to make soft candy and capsules.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the gelling agent used in cooking and baking, often sold as a fine powder. While the name implies fish, it is frequently derived from pork or beef collagen, so vegetarians should check the source carefully if they are strictly avoiding animal products.
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baau1包bāuExamples
This dessert has gelatin powder added to it.
Do you need to use gelatin when making jelly?
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 魚膠片, which is the sheet form of gelatin, as they require different preparation methods before being dissolved into liquids.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
