Hydrolysed Collagen vs Gelatin: What Is the Difference?
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TL;DR: Hydrolysed collagen vs gelatin is mostly about what happens in the cup. Both are made from collagen, but gelatin is only partly broken down, so it sets into a gel, while hydrolysed collagen peptides are broken down further and dissolve in hot or cold drinks. Propel Health Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides gives 9.0 g of protein in every 10 g serve.
Same starting point.
Very different behaviour in the kitchen.
See Propel Health Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides
How each one is made
Collagen is a long, tightly wound protein.
Gelatin is collagen partly broken down with heat. The chains stay long enough to trap water, which is why it sets.
Hydrolysed collagen (collagen peptides) is broken down further into much shorter chains. They no longer gel, so the powder stirs straight into coffee, tea or a smoothie.
Side by side
| Gelatin | Hydrolysed collagen peptides | |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Collagen | Collagen |
| In cold liquid | Sets into a gel | Dissolves |
| In hot liquid | Dissolves, sets as it cools | Dissolves, stays liquid |
| Best for | Jellies, gummies, setting desserts | Adding protein to everyday drinks |
Which one to choose
If you are making jelly or gummies, you need gelatin.
If you want collagen protein in your morning coffee without it thickening, choose hydrolysed collagen peptides.
Propel Health Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides is one ingredient: Type I and III bovine collagen peptides, unflavoured, with no fillers or sweeteners.
A 300 g tub holds 30 serves of 10 g, one heaped tablespoon.
