Collagen is the protein with the highest content in animals, about 30% of the total protein. It is an essential part of various connective tissues, supports the morphological and structural integrity of skin and different tissues and organs, and plays a critical role in protecting the body and keeping organs. Collagen has been studied and applied more and more widely because of its unique physical and chemical properties, excellent biocompatibility, rich nutritional value, and active functions, especially in food.
In Japan and some developed countries in Europe and America, collagen has become a popular product that has penetrated all aspects of people’s lives.
Some well-known food companies in Japan have applied peptides in beauty and nutritional health foods since the 1990s. They have introduced more than 30 peptide-containing healthy foods and skincare products.
L’Oreal, Estee Lauder, Shiseido Group, and many other brands have launched anti-aging products containing collagen, and collagen with beauty effects is famous worldwide.
Application in health food
Collagen is a portion of healthy food to lose weight and lower blood pressure and fat.
Collagen is a health food that supplements calcium.
Collagen is also a health food that regulates the intestines and stomach.
Collagen is healthy food for beautifying and anti-aging.
Application in food additives
In meat products, collagen is a good meat quality improver.
Collagen can be widely used in dairy products such as fresh milk, yogurt, milk beverages, and milk powder. In confectionery baked goods, collagen can be used as an additive to improve the foaming and emulsification properties of baked goods, increase the yield of products, and make the internal structure of the product fine, soft and elastic, with a moisturizing and refreshing taste.
Application in food packaging materials
A collagen casing is an artificial casing made mainly of collagen.
Collagen can also be applied to the fresh-keeping packaging film of pickled, dried fruit products.
As a coating material, collagen can prevent powdered and granular sugar foods from absorbing moisture and agglomerating, prevent food oxidation, inhibit product Maillard reaction, make food surfaces shiny, keep fruits and vegetables fresh, prevent food spoilage and prolong storage time.
New areas of food
With the improvement of production technology and the increase of people’s demand, collagen has been introduced into various food fields in recent years, such as making powder or liquid and adding it to fruit and vegetable oral liquid, candy, yogurt, beverages, and pastries. It is made into a new type of food. Collagen can also be used in various fresh foods such as puffed snacks and hot pot foods to meet people’s various needs.
Collagen is widely present in animal skin, bone, tendon, membrane, and other connective tissues. At present, collagen raw materials mainly include:
Terrestrial livestock (pigs and cattle) skin and bone.
Freshwater fish skin.
Fish scales.
Deep-sea fish skin.
As a supplier of Chinese collagen manufacturers, we have a wealth of raw material purchase channels to ensure adequate and high-quality supplies. Coupled with China’s control of the epidemic, the average production, and supply of Chinese factories can be guaranteed.
