Unboxed: 7 clean collagen powders with a twist
Explore seven noteworthy, clean collagen powders with additional functional ingredients to stock on your shelves.
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Bubs Naturals offers hydrolyzed collagen protein from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle in Brazil. It is non-GMO and free of gluten, soy, nuts and corn and suitable for a keto or paleo diet. It is also Whole30 Approved and NSF Certified for Sport. We love that the NSF certification verifies the product labelling is correct and checks for levels of unsafe contaminants. The products are manufactured within a GMP registered facility that is audited twice a year for regulation of quality standards.
Known for serving up grass-fed beef jerky, Stryve has introduced a collagen protein powder that provides 20 grams of grass-fed bovine collagen alongside biotin, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C. It is sweetened with stevia and can be added to hot or cold liquids. The product is non-GMO, soy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free.
The Great Lakes collagen peptides offers 12 grams of grass-fed types 1 and 3 collagen. This is Keto Certified, paleo friendly, gluten free, iGen Non-GMO Tested and glyphosate free. This collagen-peptide mix contains 5 billion CFUs of probiotics per serving and includes a prebiotic and vitamin C.
This collagen booster contains healthy functional ingredients and various superfruits: amla fruit, schisandra, maqui berry and more. This plant-based collagen has wheat grass, botanicals and 100% DV biotin to support a glowing complexion. It is USDA Certified Organic, gluten free, non-GMO and plant based.
This raspberry lemonade superfood blend contains five times the moisture of hyaluronic acid, along with vitamin C, tremella mushroom and various fruits. It is USDA Organic, Certified Gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan, dairy free and soy free. We love that this product is also Glyphosate Residue Free Certified.
This authentic Japanese matcha latte mix is multifunctional and has premium, grass-fed bovine collagen. This mix is sugar-free and low calorie. This responsibly sourced blend is great for making barista-crafted drinks like popular matcha green tea lattes. It is organic, non-GMO, gluten free, dairy free, keto friendly and farm direct.
This keto collagen powder contains MCTs, probiotics and sustainably produced, highly absorbable marine collagen. It is Non-GMO Project Verified, Informed Sport Certified and gluten free, while it contains 10 grams of protein from premium, grass-fed, hormone-free whey isolate. Natreve offers a variety of flavors including cookies and cream and vanilla bean cupcake. We love that Natreve is a leader in sustainability: It is the world’s first Plastic Neutral and Carbon Neutral wellness company, and it strives to help reduce ocean waste and carbon emissions. This brand also supports rebuilding impoverished communities by providing economic opportunities.
This keto collagen powder contains MCTs, probiotics and sustainably produced, highly absorbable marine collagen. It is Non-GMO Project Verified, Informed Sport Certified and gluten free, while it contains 10 grams of protein from premium, grass-fed, hormone-free whey isolate. Natreve offers a variety of flavors including cookies and cream and vanilla bean cupcake. We love that Natreve is a leader in sustainability: It is the world’s first Plastic Neutral and Carbon Neutral wellness company, and it strives to help reduce ocean waste and carbon emissions. This brand also supports rebuilding impoverished communities by providing economic opportunities.
Consumer interest is still going strong when it comes to incorporating collagen into diets.
The Nutrition Business Journal Collagen Report 2022 indicates that although growth has slowed from the 2018-2019 rates above 32%, the collagen market grew a strong 14.6% in 2021 and reached $222 million in sales.
In response to this continued demand, brands are coming out with innovative collagen products that meet consumer demand for products that help support healthier lifestyles. In particular, more products combine functional ingredients with collagen to support different dietary needs such as probiotics and prebiotics for gut health alongside collagen's skin and bone support.
Nutrient-rich superfood ingredients are also included in many of today’s collagen powders, providing consumers with additional benefits .
Education is essential
Educating consumers about the different sources of collagen—such as the distinction between animal-sourced collagen and vegan collagen boosters—could help them make better purchasing decisions. According to the report, 52.96% of consumers say they do not seek out specific types of collagen, while 42% report not caring where their collagen comes from. Overall, 75.2% of collagen users wish they knew more about collagen supplements.
They might not know it yet, but sustainably sourced collagen from established manufacturers upholding excellent standards is valuable to consumers. This includes sourcing for grass-fed collagen, clean collagen ingredients and product purity testing, as well as good flavor profiles.
Allergy awareness is also rising as consumers seek out clean sources of collagen. As consumers learn more about allergens and collagen sources, they will experss more interest in labelling transparency and having minimal ingredients in collagen powders.
Different flavor profiles such as matcha, honey cinnamon and fudge brownie are also drawing consumer interest.
Click through the gallery to check out some clean-ingredient collagen powders.
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