The Exciting World of Gelatine and Collagen Peptides
The GELITA Blog is the expert blog about gelatine and collagen peptides. Immerse yourself in the world of #AmazingGelatine and #AmazingCollagen and share your knowledge and expertise with us.
Because of age related reduced collagen synthesis, the dermis becomes thinner every day; the connective tissue loses its firmness and elasticity, and wrinkles and sagging occur.
With populations aging around the globe, consumers are demanding solutions that let them stay active and healthy for life. Mobility and independence until the end: when we think of getting older, hardly anything seems more important. One of the reasons for this is that those who stay active have a better chance of remaining fit, healthy and are able to maintain a good social life. In this context, when it comes to improving health and wellbeing effectively, collagen peptides can be a powerful partner. In fact, GELITA’s specific collagen peptides are scientifically proven to be very useful in combating many of the health issues related to aging, including joint, muscle and bone problems.
The Phrase "from nose to tail" is on everyone's lips. And to answer the question about which parts of an animal are edible - it's absolutely everything! From the tip of the nose to the end of the tail, nothing goes waste. By-products of the meat industry play a major role in food today. It is also a rich source of nutrients and, more importantly, it contributes to sustainable food production.
Bone atrophy and the loss of bone density are significant problems for many postmenopausal women. In addition, because of the aging global population, osteoporosis is on the rise. It’s reckoned that by 2025, the condition will affect up to 33.9 million men and women in the EU, an increase of 23% compared with 2017.
From rapid release in the stomach for e.g. analgesics to enteric release for fills with unpleasant aftertaste – GELITA delivers the respective gelatine solution.
Whether it’s marshmallows, mousses or cream cheese preparations: perfect texture is king! Because for the consumer, alongside taste, buying criterion number one is and always has been the right bite and the most pleasant mouthfeel. And this is exactly what gelatin brings to the table. But what gives this clean label ingredient its unique ability to create creaminess, fluffiness and texture light as air?