Ground beef already formed into patties or separated into smaller quantities take less time and defrost quicker. For instance, 1/2-inch (1.25-cm) ground beef patties that were frozen separately usually take about 10 hours to defrost.
Gelatin is a protein substance used to thicken liquids. It does not have a color, smell, or taste. It comes from boiling animal tissues such as beef bones, cartilage, tendons, and pig skin. Gelatin is used in many kinds of food products and drug and supplement products.
Homemade marshmallows help (specifically gelatin) Tried making marshmallows...the smell of the gelatin was gag-worthy while it was blooming. When the sugar and gelatin was being whipped into marshmallow cream, I could still smell it (much fainter, but it was still noticible). I tasted it and I could taste the gelatin.