A hydrogel. These water-based gels are among the most helpful materials you’ve likely never heard of. Jell-O’s jiggle stems from its molecular structure containing long, water-swollen polymers. (This “physical” hydrogel is ok to eat.) RonBailey/iStock/Getty Images Plus. More @Wikipedia
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