Over the past few years, consumers have become increasingly interested in integrating collagen into their diets through food and beverages—yet there are few vegan gelatin options on the market that are made without animal bones.
'Geltor' is a start-up that aims to create a real gelatin alternative, without the use of animal scraps. To make its gelatin, Geltor programs microbes that produce collagen. Through the process of fermentation, the collagen becomes gelatin. Ultimately, the company aims to make vegan gelatin cheaper and more attractive as a new standard across multiple industries.
As well as being a key ingredient in many snacks and drinks, collage can also be found in many pharmaceutical and personal care items, meaning there is ample room for innovation in this realm.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Vegan Collagen Supplements
- Opportunity to develop nutrition supplements that offer collagen without the use of animal bones.
- Fermentation Processed Foods
- Opportunity to create new foods through the process of fermentation, such as vegan gelatin production.
- Alternative Protein Sources
- Opportunity to explore new protein sources, such as microbial collagen production, and address concerns regarding animal agriculture.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can adopt vegan gelatin as an alternative ingredient, catering to growing demand for plant-based options.
- Pharmaceuticals
- Opportunity to explore the use of vegan gelatin in creating pharmaceutical products for a wider audience, including those who may be averse to animal-based products.
- Personal Care
- The personal care industry can leverage vegan gelatin as an eco-friendly alternative to animal-based options, appealing to conscious consumers seeking sustainable products.
