Calorie counters enjoy a special bonus when they learn the knack of giving new form to diet foods with unflavored gelatine. Lean meats, fish and poultry go into savory main-dish molds, and the nourishing fruits and vegetables so important to the dieter are delicious in gelatine salads and desserts. Try the low-calorie versions of favorite gelatine recipes below.

golden salad

Drain liquid from pineapple into a saucepan. Sprinkle gelatine on this. Stir over low heat until gelatine is dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add sweetener and salt. Remove from heat and stir in orange juice and vinegar. Chill to unbeaten egg white consistency. Fold in pineapple tidbits, orange sections and carrots. Turn into a 3-cup mold or individual molds and chill until firm. Unmold on serving platter, garnish with greens, and serve with low-calorie salad dressing. Makes 6 servings, 38 calories each.

applesauce whip quick-gel
a quick-gel recipe

Sprinkle gelatine on cold water in saucepan to soften. Place over medium heat, stirring constantly until gelatine is dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in sweetener and ice cubes, until cubes melt. Stir in lemon juice and applesauce. Beat with rotary beater until light. Turn into serving dishes. Makes 6 servings, just 37 calories each!