Aug 27-2025
Essential Facts About Bovine Collagen Peptides
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In the global manufacturing sectors of pharmaceuticals, food, and nutritional supplements, Bovine Gelatin serves as a critical, versatile ingredient. Whether you are formulating softgels, stabilizing dairy products, or creating confectionery, understanding the specifications of bovine gelatin is key to product success.
As Shandong Hengxin Biotech Co., Ltd., the largest manufacturer of gelatin and collagen peptides in Asia founded in 2005, we have created this ultimate guide to help procurement and R&D teams navigate the complexities of sourcing high-quality bovine gelatin.
Bovine gelatin is a colorless, translucent, flavorless food ingredient derived from collagen obtained from various animal body parts. It is primarily extracted from:
Bovine Hides (Skin): Preferred for its consistency and high purity.
Bovine Bones: Crushed and processed to extract collagen.
It functions as a gelling agent, stabilizer, thickener, and texturizer in thousands of products.
When sourcing bovine gelatin, two technical parameters define its quality and application suitability: Bloom Strength and Mesh Size. The image below illustrates the difference in particle size between coarse granules and fine powder, which often correlates with different applications.
Alt Text: 250 Bloom Bovine Gelatin Powder (Fine) and Coarse Granules
Bloom represents the rigidity of the gelatin. At Shandong Hengxin, we offer a wide range to suit different needs:
Low Bloom (150-180): Ideal for confectionery like gummies where a softer chew is desired.
Medium Bloom (200-220): Standard for dairy products and desserts.
High Bloom (240-280+): Required for pharmaceutical capsules (hard and soft) and heavy-duty gelling applications. The fine powder shown above is an example of our 250 Bloom Bovine Gelatin Powder, often used in pharmaceutical applications.
8-20 Mesh: Coarser granules (left jar), easier to disperse without clumping.
30-60 Mesh: Finer powder (right jar), dissolves faster but requires careful mixing.
Bovine gelatin is the backbone of the drug delivery system.
Hard Capsules: Requires high bloom and fast setting properties to form the rigid shell.
Softgels: Bovine hide gelatin is often preferred for its flexibility and clarity, protecting sensitive active ingredients (APIs).
Gummies & Marshmallows: Provides the unique elastic texture and mouthfeel.
Dairy & Desserts: Prevents syneresis (water separation) in yogurt and creates smooth textures in mousses.
Clarification: Used in wine and juice processing to remove impurities.
Expert Tip: For premium pharmaceutical applications requiring high transparency, bovine hide gelatin is often the superior choice.
In the global market, safety and religious compliance are non-negotiable. Ensure your supplier provides:
Halal & Kosher Certification: Essential for markets in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and global diverse demographics.
Traceability: At Shandong Hengxin, we ensure full traceability from raw material to finished product, adhering to ISO and HACCP standards.
Supply chain stability is crucial. Founded in Binzhou, China in 2005, Shandong Hengxin Biotech Co., Ltd. has grown to become Asia's largest manufacturer. Our state-of-the-art facilities guarantee consistent quality.
Capacity: Massive production scale ensures consistent supply, even during global shortages.
Innovation: Continuous investment in technology ensures our gelatin meets strict global pharmacopoeia standards (USP/EP/BP), as verified in our advanced quality control laboratories shown above.
Choosing the right bovine gelatin involves balancing bloom strength, viscosity, and certification requirements. Whether you need 280 Bloom for hard capsules or 160 Bloom for gummies, Shandong Hengxin Biotech is your trusted partner for high-quality, sustainable solutions.
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