How are the two types of collagen produced?

Since there are two different sources of collagen, one animal and one plant-based, I will describe the two basic production methods here.

    Production of animal collagen

    The image shows the production of animal collagen

    1) Animal collagen:

    The production of animal collagen involves extracting collagen from animal sources such as meat and fish products. Here is a general overview of the process

    Raw material selection:

    • Collagen can be extracted from various animal sources, including meat, fish skin or bones. The choice of raw materials affects the properties of collagen.

    Cleaning and treatment:
    • The animal raw materials undergo thorough cleaning to remove impurities and other substances such as skin residues.
    • The raw materials are then processed to prepare them for collagen extraction.

    Extraction of collagen:

    • There are different methods for extracting collagen, but the most common is acid treatment or enzymatic treatment.
    • During acid treatment, the raw materials are immersed in an acidic solution, which results in the collagen being separated from other components of the tissue.
    • Enzymatic treatment uses enzymes to break down the connective tissue and separate the collagen.

    Purity and concentration:

    • The resulting collagen solution undergoes a purification process to remove impurities, which may include filtration and centrifugation.

    • The collagen is concentrated by removing the water, resulting in a more concentrated collagen product.

    Drying processes:

    • The collagen is dried to produce powder or gelatin.
    • Drying methods may include air drying, freeze drying, or spray drying depending on the desired end product.

    Formatting and usage:

    • The finished collagen product can be used in various formats, including powder, gelatin sheets, collagen hydrolysate (hydrolyzed collagen), or as an ingredient in cosmetic and food products.
        2) The production of plant-based collagen
        Plant-based collagen is a collagen alternative that is designed to mimic the properties of skin collagen. Since plants do not produce collagen, but rather proteins, various process engineering methods can be used to purify the plant-based proteins. Here is a general process:
          Selection of plant-based sources:
          • Various plants such as Algae, fruits, vegetables contain proteins and nutrients that can support collagen production or mimic the function of collagen in the body.
          Extraction of proteins:
            • Proteins that are beneficial for skin health and elasticity can be extracted from the selected plants using various methods, such as environmentally friendly water extraction or the use of enzymes.
              Hydrolysis (if necessary):
              • Some plant-based collagen products undergo a hydrolysis process, where the proteins are broken down into smaller peptides and amino acids. This increases their bioavailability and digestibility.
                Enrichment with nutrients:
                  • To mimic the skin's collagen function and different collagen types, plant-based collagen products can be supplemented with different amino acid compositions, vitamins or minerals relevant to skin health and collagen production.
                    Formulation of products:
                      • The extracted plant-based ingredients can be included in the formulation of various products such as dietary supplements , skin care products or foods.
                        Testing and quality control:
                        • Plant-based collagen products undergo testing and quality control processes to ensure they meet the necessary standards and are safe to use.

                        The picture shows a petri dish with a plant

                        The picture shows a petri dish with a plant

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