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Hydrolyzed Collagen

Low concern

Hydrolyzed collagen is generally considered safe for consumption and is regulated as a dietary ingredient/food. It is a source of amino acids (notably glycine, proline, hydroxyproline).

Found in
1,057 products

What it is

Collagen protein from animal connective tissue (bovine, porcine, marine) broken into smaller peptides via enzymatic hydrolysis.

Protein supplement, gelling/thickening agent, and texture enhancer in foods and beverages.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Substances that are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food, including substances of animal origin used in foods."

eCFR Title 21 Part 184 - Direct Food Substances Affirmed as GRAS — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Regulated as food/dietary ingredient; collagen-derived gelatin is GRAS.

European Union — EFSA

Authorised as food and food supplement ingredient.

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