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Biband Jelly of Two Colours

From Cassell's dictionary of cookery, 1892

Serves 6

Ensure jelly is pale for better contrast.

Presented as published in 1892. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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This recipe was extracted from Cassell's dictionary of cookery (1892) by Cassell & Company, page 1526. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Biband Jelly of Two Colours.— Take as much clear, bright calf's-foot or isinglass jelly, properly flavoured, as is required for use. Be careful to use very pale jelly, or the colours will not contrast prettily. Divide it into twc> portions, and colour one portion with two or three drops of cochineal

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