Premium Bovine Collagen Type I & III

Grass-fed refers to the bovine sourcing standard — cattle raised on pasture without confined feeding operations. This matters for brands targeting clean-label, non-GMO, or premium positioning. Traceability documentation covering raw material origin and sourcing standard is included in the full documentation bundle available with every order.

Hydroxyproline is an amino acid uniquely abundant in collagen — it accounts for roughly 13–14% of total amino acids in bovine collagen and is used as a collagen-specific identity marker. Its presence on the COA (standard ≥3.0%, result: Pass) confirms the protein content measured by Kjeldahl is genuinely collagen-derived, not from other protein sources. Regulators and retailer QA programs increasingly look for hydroxyproline verification as a collagen authenticity check.

Type I and III collagen are the fibrillar collagens of skin, tendons, bone, and blood vessels — the structural proteins most associated with skin elasticity, hair, nails, and gut lining in supplement positioning. They are typically hydrolyzed for high absorption. Type II collagen is the collagen of cartilage and is most relevant for joint health formulas. For skin, beauty-from-within, anti-aging, and general wellness supplements, Type I & III is the correct choice — and by far the larger market segment.

The 60-mesh powder and bulk density of 0.37 g/ml make this grade well-suited for capsule filling, tablet compression, and powder sachet formats. The low ash (1.12%) and moisture (5.83%) support good flowability and blend stability. For gummies or RTD beverages, solubility testing with your specific formulation base is recommended at bench scale before committing to production quantities, as collagens vary in cold-water dispersion characteristics.

Yes. Our hydrolysis process parameters can be adjusted to target different molecular weight ranges (e.g., ultra-low MW for fast-dissolve RTD applications, or standard MW for capsule formats). Custom protein concentrations, mesh sizes, and packaging configurations are discussed during the OEM inquiry process. See the OEM/ODM workflow above for typical timelines from specification to trial batch.

Current batch (20250716) has 4,000 KG available, packaged in 20 kg bags with 3-year shelf life to July 15, 2028. MOQ is flexible and aligned to your production schedule — we work with brands at different growth stages. Contact our sales team to discuss volume tiers and pricing. US warehouse stock enables domestic fulfillment within 48–72 hours for US-based buyers.