SETTING THE SCIENCE STRAIGHT

Here’s exactly what goes into the wobble

STRETCHING STRAND

As the strands set across the entire jelly, when one side of the jelly moves, the energy is passed along the strands, causing a wobbling motion.

SINGLE STRANDS

The first step of heating the gelatin turns the tightly packed molecules into long, thin strands.

SHAPE MANIPULATION

When the gelling agent is heated in water, the jelly is in liquid form. When it cools, it takes the shape of whichever container the liquid is poured into.

GELATIN MOLECULES

In the fridge, gelatin molecules cool and tangle throughout the liquid.

WATER

The water remains in liquid form when cooled, but is trapped between the tangled gelatin molecules.