# Cannibalistic Confection Recipes Human-Derived Gelatin Will be Served Up for Dessert By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-07-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-derived-gelatin References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1767744/coming-soon-human-derived-gelatin-in-your-marshmallows) & [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21604758) You grow up being told not to bite your sister, and that eating your fellow man is both mean and will make you go mad. Then along comes human-derived gelatin. Believe it or not, researchers at the Beijing University of Chemical Technology have been experimenting with a new way of acquiring the collagen-prepared protein from a source that will be less likely to risk the health of jelly consumers. As, the food industry relies on the bones and skin of pigs and cows to acquire the ingredient, which have often been attributed to the consequent immune response and illness of people who eat products like Jell-O and marshmallows. So far there doesn't seem to be much information regarding who in the population will become the suppliers of human-derived gelatin, and despite its benefits it may remain a controversial idea to start. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Human-derived Gelatin:** Opportunity for research and development of alternative sources of gelatin using human-derived protein. - **Alternative Collagen Sources:** Exploration of different methods to obtain collagen-prepared protein to minimize health risks and immune responses associated with traditional sources. - **Controversial Food Ingredients:** Increased attention on the ethical and safety considerations of using human-derived ingredients in food products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Industry:** Exploring the potential of using human-derived gelatin as a disruptive innovation in food manufacturing. - **Biotechnology:** Advancing research and development in obtaining collagen from alternative sources for industrial applications. - **Health & Wellness:** Addressing the health risks and ethical implications associated with traditional gelatin sources by exploring human-derived alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superfood Jelly Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-desserts.md) - [Cell-Based Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-candy.md) - [Plant-Based Jelly Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-jelly-snacks.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Gelatin Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tayagel-modus.md) - [Beef Gelatin Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-gelatin.md) - [Edible Collagen Jelly Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collagen-jelly-stick.md) - [Fast-Setting Gummy Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelita-confixx.md) - [Jellyfish-Derived Collagen Supplement Formulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfishderived-collagen.md) - [Humorous Jelly Dessert Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jell-o-2.md)