Beef gelatin is available at several Columbus-area stores, depending on whether you need a retail package or a bulk quantity.
Kroger and Meijer locations across Columbus (including stores in Clintonville, Westerville, and Dublin) typically stock Knox or Great Lakes beef gelatin in the baking aisle, usually priced between $4 and $8 for a standard retail box. Great Lakes Gelatin, a grass-fed beef option, tends to appear in the natural foods section when carried.
For a wider specialty selection, Whole Foods Market on Henderson Road in Far North Columbus and the Weiland's Market on Indianola Avenue in Clintonville both carry grass-fed beef gelatin brands like Vital Proteins and Great Lakes, with canister prices generally running $20–$30.
If you follow a halal diet, Sunny's Halal Market and several Middle Eastern grocery stores along Morse Road and Cleveland Avenue carry halal-certified beef gelatin and unflavored beef-based products that serve the same purpose in cooking and baking.
For bulk purchasing, Restaurant Depot on Westerville Road requires a business or reseller membership but carries foodservice-grade gelatin at significantly lower per-ounce costs than retail.
Availability and pricing shift with suppliers, so it's worth calling ahead before making a dedicated trip, particularly for specialty grass-fed brands.