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Collagen
It is recommended to store in a cool, dark area away from moisture.
Yes, our Collagen Peptides are hydrolysed.
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Try our Collagen Peptides. They are our most popular and are odourless and tasteless, so they are very easy to incorporate into your diet. Furthermore, you can try our product recommender to see which collagen product is your perfect match.
Our pasture-raised Collagen Peptides and Beef Gelatin have similar amino acid profiles and offer very similar nutritional benefits. Both are virtually odourless and tasteless, making them extremely versatile. However, they are quite different in application.
Collagen Peptides (blue lid): Our peptides are gelatin proteins broken down into their constituent peptide chains through an enzymatic process. This allows our collagen peptides to not “gel” in cold liquids. Heating them will not alter their nutritional value. The peptides have the advantage of mixing well into both cold and hot liquids without them "gelling." However, you cannot use them in recipes that call for gelatin. You may add our peptides to cold and hot beverages alike, such as a smoothie, juice, water, tea or coffee, as well as a variety of foods like pancakes or oatmeal to boost the protein content. Beef Gelatin (green lid): Our gelatin will “gel” in cold liquids. As a result, gelatin is ideal for hot preparations, and is a staple in many recipes. Our gelatin may be added to soups, broths, sauces or gravy as a natural protein booster and thickener, or used when baking. They can also be used to create a delicious homemade mousse, ice cream, pudding and yogurt -- even omelettes and meatloaf, or use them to make nutritious fruit gelatin and healthy gummy snacks. You may also enjoy them in hot beverages like herbal tea or frothy butter coffee. In the body, the gelatin has the advantage of taking slightly longer to digest and coating the small intestine.
You can take both, it just depends on what you are looking for that day. If you are looking for something tasty, or for an extra skin boost, our Beauty Collagens contain collagen, as well as live bacteria and hyaluronic acid. You do not need to take both at the same time, but you can.
Our Collagen Peptides have no flavour, so they are great to add into your coffee, tea, smoothies, virtually anything. Our Beauty Collagens are great when you want something tasty with water, or are looking to a little extra love for your skin, as these contain collagen, live bacteria and hyaluronic acid.
Our Collagen Peptides are a good option. Collagen helps to promote the beauty of your hair, skin & nails. Our Marine Collagen also offers benefit for the hair’s beauty.
Often, the scoop is buried in the collagen mixture during transit. Most customers find the scoop by using a fork to comb through the collagen powder. If you still cannot find it, please contact customer service for the equivalent scoop size.