How is Organic Collagen Peptides processed?

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Organic Collagen Peptides is made from collagen-rich bovine hides, a natural by-product of beef production. The collagen is extracted and then hydrolyzed into smaller collagen peptides, creating a protein powder that mixes easily into hot or cold foods and beverages.

Where does the collagen come from?

Our Organic Collagen Peptides is made from the hides of USDA Organic, grass-fed cattle raised on rainforest-safe pasture.

The hides are a collagen-rich part of the animal that would otherwise have limited use. Using them to produce collagen peptides allows us to make use of more of the animal rather than using cattle solely for collagen production.

How is the collagen processed?

The basic process involves:

1. Sourcing the bovine hides from qualifying cattle.
2. Extracting the collagen from the collagen-rich hides.
3. Hydrolyzing the collagen using an enzymatic process that breaks the larger collagen proteins into smaller peptides.
4. Drying and processing the collagen peptides into a convenient powder.

Hydrolyzed collagen is also commonly referred to as collagen peptides or collagen hydrolysate.

Is Organic Collagen Peptides pasteurized?

No. Pasteurization is primarily a heat-treatment process used for liquid foods and beverages, such as milk, to reduce microorganisms.

Organic Collagen Peptides is a dry, shelf-stable protein powder and does not contain dairy. It therefore is not pasteurized like a dairy product.

Does the processing add anything to the collagen?

Natural Force® Organic Collagen Peptides is made without added flavors, sweeteners, or unnecessary fillers. The finished product is unflavored and unsweetened, making it easy to add to coffee, smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, and other foods or beverages.

 
Learn More

For more information about collagen, its source materials, and how collagen peptides are made, check out:

• What Is Collagen Made Of? Amino Acids, Types & Why It Matters
• Bovine vs. Marine Collagen: Which Should YOU Be Taking?
• What Is Collagen? Types, Benefits & How to Support It

In short: Organic Collagen Peptides is made from collagen-rich bovine hides. The collagen is extracted and enzymatically hydrolyzed into smaller collagen peptides, resulting in a simple, unflavored protein powder that is easy to mix and use.