The wide variety of potential uses of Gelatins is mainly defined by the function(s) which lead to reproducable, stable and cost-efficient food products.
The diversity of functional properties of Gelatins in foods is multiple an can be classified as follows:
coconut and other items to confections, to affix nonpareils, to bond layered confections together, to bind frostings to baked goods, to bind seasonings to meat products