How to Choose a Collagen Peptides Powder in Australia
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The quickest way to learn how to choose a collagen peptides powder is to ignore the front of the tub and read the ingredient list and the nutrition panel. Plain collagen should be almost all protein, from one named source.
Short answer: look for "hydrolysed collagen peptides" as the only ingredient, around 9 g of protein in a 10 g serve, a named source animal and country, and no sugar or flavour. Our pick is Propel Health Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides: 100% bovine collagen peptides, 9.0 g protein per 10 g serve, zero sugar.
How to choose a collagen peptides powder: five checks
1. Hydrolysed
Hydrolysed collagen (collagen peptides) has been broken into smaller pieces so it dissolves in hot or cold drinks. Gelatine is not hydrolysed and sets when it cools.
2. One ingredient
The ingredient list should read collagen peptides and nothing else. Every added flavour, sweetener or bulking agent lowers the protein per serve.
3. Protein per serve
Pure peptides sit around 90 g of protein per 100 g. Much lower than that means something else is in the tub.
4. Source animal and country
Bovine (cow) and marine (fish) are the main sources. The label should name both the animal and the country.
5. Mixability
A good peptide powder stirs into coffee or water and disappears, with no taste.
How ours measures up
| What to check | Why it matters | Ours |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Dissolves easily | Hydrolysed collagen peptides |
| Ingredients | Nothing added | Bovine collagen peptides. No fillers, no flavours |
| Protein | Value per scoop | 9.0 g per 10 g serve (90 g per 100 g) |
| Sugar, fat, carbs | Fits low sugar eating | 0.0 g each per serve |
| Source | Traceability | 100% bovine, Product of Brazil, packed in Australia |
| Free from | Common avoidances | Non GMO, no gluten, no dairy, zero sugar |
Our pick: Propel Health Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides
Add one heaped tablespoon (10 g) a day to water, a smoothie, coffee or food and stir until dissolved. A 300 g tub is 30 serves. It is unflavoured, so it blends into warm drinks without changing the taste.
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Who it may not suit
Bovine collagen is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, and some people avoid beef products for religious reasons. If you want marine collagen with added nutrients, see our marine collagen powder guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I put collagen peptides in hot coffee?
Yes. Hydrolysed peptides dissolve in hot and cold liquids.
Does it have a taste?
It is unflavoured and close to tasteless once stirred in.
How long does a 300 g tub last?
30 days at one 10 g serve a day.
About the author
Grant Jenkins is a director of Propel Health Australia, which packs its range in Brendale, Queensland, under a food licence. He wrote this guide from our own printed labels, so every figure quoted for our product is the figure on the pack.
Disclaimer
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Propel Health Australia products are foods, not therapeutic goods, and nothing here is intended to diagnose or address any health condition. Figures are taken from our current labels and may change with a new batch or print run. Speak to your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.
