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COLGELEX™

Collagen & Gelatin Processing

Enzyme Solutions for Collagen Extraction, Gelatin Production & Collagen Peptide

COLGELEX™ is Geocon Group’s specialized enzyme range engineered for modern collagen processing—from collagen & gelatin extraction to controlled collagen peptide production. Built for industrial processors using fish skin/scales, bovine hides, porcine skins, bones, frames and trimmings, COLGELEX™ helps upgrade by-products into premium functional ingredients with higher process efficiency and consistent output quality.

With COLGELEX™, manufacturers can reduce reliance on harsh chemistry while improving yield, bone-cleaning efficiency, processing economics, and product performance—supporting cleaner labels and sustainable protein valorization. Enzymatic extraction is widely recognized for enabling less chemical usage, higher yield, better bone cleaning, and improved sustainability versus traditional methods.

COLGELEX™ 1000 – Extraction Aid

For collagen loosening, improved release from skins/bones/frames, and better conversion of by-products into usable collagen/gelatin streams.

COLGELEX™ 2000 – Functional Hydrolysis

For controlled breakdown where functionality and process handling matter—balanced hydrolysis for collagen ingredient performance.

COLGELEX™ 3000 – Collagen Peptide Production

For collagen peptide hydrolysis where consistent DH and molecular weight targeting are key outcomes.

Collagen & Gelatin Extraction Support

Traditional gelatin/collagen extraction is often chemical- and energy-intensive. COLGELEX™ enzymes are designed to support extraction with key process advantages such as:

  • Less chemical requirement (process simplification)
  • Higher extraction yield
  • Better bone cleaning & raw material utilization
  • Improved quality consistency
  • More sustainable & economical processing

Collagen Peptides / Collagen Hydrolysate Production

Collagen peptides are a leading ingredient across food & beverages, dietary supplements, cosmetics/personal care, and other wellness applications.
COLGELEX™ enables controlled enzymatic hydrolysis to create collagen peptides with:

  • Target degree of hydrolysis (DH) for repeatability
  • Defined molecular weight distribution for performance & claims
  • Improved solubility & digestibility (typical collagen peptide requirement)
  • Marine collagen (fish skin, scales, frames)
  • Gelatin processors (food/pharma grades – process dependent)
  • Collagen peptides for supplements, RTD beverages, gummies, powders
  • Pet food & aquaculture protein ingredient upgrading (by-product valorization)
  • Cosmetics & personal care collagen peptide supply chains

Consumer demand for collagen-based products is rising with increased health & nutrition awareness, pushing manufacturers toward scalable, efficient collagen ingredient production. Enzyme-enabled processing supports this trend by improving efficiency and controllability compared to conventional routes.

FAQ

What are collagen processing enzymes?

They are processing aids used to support collagen loosening, extraction efficiency, gelatin processing, and controlled collagen hydrolysis for peptide production.

Common collagen-rich inputs include skins, bones, connective tissues, and similar by-products used for collagen/gelatin manufacturing.

Enzymes can improve process control and extraction efficiency, helping increase utilisation of collagen-rich raw materials.

It is the controlled conversion of collagen into peptides (collagen hydrolysates) for functional ingredient applications.

Enzymatic hydrolysis allows more precise control over collagen breakdown and can produce peptides that are easier to handle and formulate.

They are smaller collagen-derived peptides produced through controlled hydrolysis, commonly targeted for nutrition-oriented collagen ingredients.

They support more predictable processing by reducing variability in breakdown/extraction performance (process-dependent).

Yes—your collagen/gelatin section is positioned around gelatin processing and food/nutrition applications.

Selection depends on your goal (extraction vs gelatin vs peptides), raw material type, temperature, pH, time, and target output specs.

A processing approach that targets a consistent peptide profile by controlling hydrolysis conditions and enzyme selection.

Yes—your site positions collagen processing as a way to upgrade collagen-rich by-products into higher-value outputs.

Your hub positions them for food, nutrition, dietary supplements, sports nutrition, and pet nutrition applications.

Collagen is the structural protein source; gelatin is derived collagen used as a functional ingredient; collagen peptides are hydrolysed fragments produced via controlled processing.

Product Code

Activity Profile

Suitable For

LIPOMAX 5000

High-activity lipase (5000 U/g)

Poultry, Swine

LIPOMAX Aqua

Stable in aquatic feed conditions

Fish, Shrimp

LIPOMAX Rumi

Protected lipase for ruminants

Cattle, Buffalo

LIPOMAX Blend

Lipase + Emulsifier combo

All species, high-fat diets

 

COLLAGEN & GELATIN

Collagen Loosening & Extraction Aid (Skins, Bones, Connective Tissues)

Our collagen extraction enzyme systems help loosen collagen structures and improve release during extraction—supporting better recovery from skins, bones, and connective tissues. Processors benefit from improved extraction efficiency, better utilisation of raw materials, and more consistent upstream processing for collagen and gelatin manufacturing.

Gelatin Processing Optimisation (Yield, Clarity, Handling)

Gelatin processing enzymes help manufacturers optimise processing performance by supporting controlled breakdown of collagen-rich fractions, improving process consistency, and reducing variability across raw material lots. The result is smoother handling, better recovery, and more predictable gelatin production workflows for food and functional applications.

Collagen Peptide Production (Hydrolysed Collagen, Low-MW Peptides)

Our solutions enable controlled collagen hydrolysis for hydrolysed collagen manufacturing and collagen peptide production. Enzymatic hydrolysis is valued because it offers precise control over collagen breakdown, helping produce peptides that are easier to process and formulate, with consistent functionality and quality targets.

By-Product Valorisation & Circular Processing (Higher Value from Side Streams)

Convert collagen-rich side streams into higher-value collagen/gelatin outputs with predictable processing. Our collagen processing solutions support by-product valorisation, improved utilisation of collagen-rich inputs, and consistent product quality—helping manufacturers strengthen sustainability and profitability together.

Transforming With
the Science

Food & Agriculture

Protein & Processing

Industrial Applications