How is the Hydrolyzed Fish Collagen (HFC) manufactured?

Norland Hydrolyzed Fish Collagen utilizes the collagen in wild, deep sea fish such as cod, pollock and haddock.  These skins are collected from food fish processors in Canada, the U.S. and Europe to provide quality raw material. 

Prior to any extraction, the skins receive a lengthy wash with copious amounts of water.   This step cleans the collagen and reduces the allergens to undetectable levels.  It is only then that the collagen is ready to be hydrolyzed with a food grade acid and then further hydrolyzed with a food grade enzyme to break down the collagen’s molecular weights.   No genetically modified materials are used in this product or in any of our Fish Gelatins or Collagens.   After filtering, purification and concentration, the HFC is sterilized and spray dried to produce the powder that you receive.
 
The HFC is pure protein and is very water soluble with no off odor or taste.  It can be used as a concentrated protein or additive for nutraceutical, cosmetic or food applications and will exceed the purity requirements of the United States, European and Japanese Pharmacopeias for gelatin.