Collagen in Food & Beverages
Protein Fortification
Research suggests that protein enriched foods are preferred by consumers, however, taste is the topmost driving factor while selecting a product. The classic examples of protein enriched or protein fortified foods are shakes, powders, bars etc. which have managed to appeal the masses.
A variety of protein sources can be combined to get better protein quality. Dairy, eggs, meat, plant sources are some of the well-known protein sources. The most popular protein supplement known to us is whey proteins which is easily available in the form of powder supplements or bars. Protein is often linked with muscle building, pre or post workout nutrition, energy levels, weight management, immunity and less likely to be considered a vital food for skin health and beauty. Collagen is the most abundant protein in human body and provides structural support, strength and elasticity. The collagen levels decline with age and collagen supplements can help make up for the loss. Unlike other protein sources, Collagen is linked more with beauty and anti-aging, although like any other protein, it works wonders on our general wellbeing and keeping our skin, hair, nails, gut, bones, joints, cartilage and tendons healthy.
Fortifying Food & Beverages with Collagen
Research suggests, protein enriched foods are popular amongst consumers owing to the increasing awareness of protein rich diets. Fortifying foods and beverages which have highest consumption is a great way to offer protein enriched options to consumers. The most common foods like bread, milk, water, coffee, baked goods etc. can be easily fortified with Collagen. Collagen is a natural hydrolyzed protein which is easy to digest. It can be derived from various animal sources – marine, porcine, bovine, ovine, chicken etc. IKIGEN Fish Collagen Peptide is derived from the scales of freshwater fish and has a neutral taste and odour. It is completely soluble in water and can easily blend with a variety of other ingredients.
Batter Fried Shrimps
Who doesn’t like a plate of batter-fried shrimp on a sunny day near the beach? How about adding Collagen to your Shrimp Tempura batter to give a twist of protein to one of your favourite sea food preparation?
Ways to add Collagen
There are various ways to add collagen to shrimp tempura or batter fried shrimps. Just choose one from the following –
- Add Collagen while mixing dry ingredients for the batter.
- Add Collagen to the dips served with the dish
Are you an end user?
Just buy unflavoured Collagen and add to your batter while making a delicious batch of Shrimp Tempura or Batter Fried Shrimps
Are you a frozen food manufacturer?
This is going to get interesting.
- You can easily add IKIGEN Fish Collagen Peptides to the dry ingredients used in the batter.
- There is no need to change your manufacturing process
- You brand and product gets a competitive edge at a nominal cost increase.
Market Trends
Battered and breaded products have become popular in the past few years due to the increasing consumption of processed foods. Batter and breaded premixes are coating systems used in deep-fried products to enhance their flavor, texture, and appearance. The frozen food market is expected to witness a prominent CAGR of 6.5% to reach a valuation of US$ 61.5 Bn by 2031.
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets are popular across all age groups because of their taste, texture and satiety index. The nuggets are breaded multiple times to give a crunchy texture on the outside and juicy and meaty texture on the inside. Each piece of chicken nugget can contain around 3g to 4g of protein. Adding Fish Collagen to the breaded batter will enrich the protein percentage and you can enjoy your nuggets guilt free.
Ways to add Collagen
There are various ways to add collagen to chicken nuggets. Just choose one from the following –
- Add Collagen while mixing dry ingredients for the batter.
- Add Collagen to the dips served with the dish
Are you an end user?
Just buy unflavoured Collagen and add to the dry ingredients while making Chicken Nuggets with your favourite spices.
Are you a frozen food manufacturer?
This is going to get interesting.
- You can easily add IKIGEN Fish Collagen Peptides to the dry ingredients used in the breading mixture.
- There is no need to change your manufacturing process
- You brand and product gets a competitive edge at a nominal cost increase.
Market Trends
The frozen food market is expected to witness a prominent CAGR of 6.5% to reach a valuation of US$ 61.5 Bn by 2031. The global collagen market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.2% from 2023 to 2030 to reach USD 19.9 billion by 2030. Combining both of them will surely boost your business and product line as both of them have bright and successful futures according to market trends.
Noodles and Broth
Instant noodles are one of the most popular ready-to-eat, convenient, cost competitive food product with longer shelf life and easy availability. It is relished by all age groups and is usually fortified with vitamins and minerals to enhance the taste, texture and nutritional value. How about adding Collagen to a bowl of Instant soupy noodles for protein fortification?
Ways to add Collagen
There are various ways to add collagen to your steaming hot bowl of Instant Noodles. Just choose one from the following –
- Add Collagen while preparing the dry noodles.
- Add Collagen to the tastemaker provided with the noodles
- Add sachet of unflavoured Collagen in your pack of Instant Noodles
Are you an end user?
Just buy unflavoured Collagen and add while preparing your bowl of Instant noodles
Are you a noodle manufacturer?
This is going to get interesting.
- You can easily add IKIGEN Fish Collagen Peptides to the dry ingredients used in making the noodles
- You can mix Collagen in the tastemaker for better flavour and texture
- You can provide a sachet of Plain Collagen with each pack of Instant Noodles
- There is no need to change your manufacturing process
- You brand and product gets a competitive edge at a nominal cost increase.
Baked Goods
You can easily increase the protein in your favourite baked goods and desserts by adding collagen. Since collagen is tasteless and won’t affect the texture, you can add it to pretty much any baked treat recipe, and will increase the efficiency as well.
Ways to add Collagen
There are various ways to add collagen to your regular recipes of baked goods. Just choose one from the following –
- Add Collagen while baking at home.
- Add Collagen to Ready to Mix or Ready to Bake products
Are you an end user?
Just buy unflavoured Collagen and add while baking your bread, croissants, cookies, etc.
Are you a Baker or a bakery products manufacturer?
This is going to get interesting.
- You can easily add IKIGEN Fish Collagen Peptides to the dry ingredients used in making bread or other products.
- You can mix IKIGEN Fish Collagen in the flour or baking premixes
- You can provide a sachet of Plain Collagen with each pack of Ready to Mix or Ready to Bake premixes
- There is no need to change your manufacturing process
- You brand and product gets a competitive edge at a nominal cost increase.
Market Trends
The market size of the global bakery industry was $331.37 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $436.91 billion by 2026.
IKIGEN Fish Collagen Peptide is derived from the scales of fresh water fish and has multiple nutrition, skin and health benefits. IKIGENTM Fish Collagen Peptide is characterized by –
- 18 Amino acids with highest concentration of Glycine, Proline, Glutamic Acid, Alanine, Arginine and Hydroxyproline
- Protein content of more than 90%
- 100% soluble in water
- Completely tasteless and odourless
- Certifications : ISO 9001:2015, FSSAI, Halal, EU
IKIGENTM Fish Collagen Peptide is a fine free flowing powder and the most suitable ingredient for food and beverages, nutraceuticals, healthcare and pharma applications.