World-class gelatins

Gelatin is Rousselot's primary business. We have extensive expertise in gelatin, which excels in a wide range of applications. Our products set the industry standard for quality, consistency and safety, enabling manufacturers to deliver exceptional consumer products.

Our gelatin products

Our comprehensive range of solutions includes standard and specialty gelatins. Learn more about our products.

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Gelatins

World-class gelatin solutions for a range of applications.

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SiMoGel™

Gelatin solution for functional confectionery production.

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StabiCaps™

The proven solution for more stable softgels.

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Quali-Pure®

Clinical-grade, endotoxin-controlled gelatins for medical applications.

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X-Pure®

Ultra-pure GMP-grade gelatins for medicine.

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Learn more about gelatins, modified gelatin, collagen peptides and their different structures and application.

Insights

What is gelatin?

A safe ingredient with a long tradition.

A hydrocolloid with unique gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties.

Provides 4kcal of pure protein per gram.

Non-allergenic, cholesterol free, purine-free and fat-free.

What is gelatin? Everything you need to know

Unique functionalities and properties

Why gelatin?

As an ingredient, gelatin offers manufacturers several benefits that make it stand out from the rest. These include:

Clean label

Gelatin is classified as a foodstuff – not a food additive - and has received GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status from the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). A food ingredient with no E number, gelatin appeals to consumers seeking clean labeling on their products.

Unique properties and functionalities

No other ingredient exhibits as many functionalities and properties as gelatin, which makes it an unrivaled asset to formulation design and to shorter ingredient lists.

Sustainability

Originating from the meat processing industry, gelatin is an upcycled ingredient that contributes to a circular and more sustainable economy.

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How it works

Production process

Our gelatins are obtained by means of partial hydrolysis of collagen which is found in the bones and skin of bovine, porcine, and fish sources. We use two processes for manufacturing gelatin: alkaline or acid. Every stage of the process occurs under strict hygienic conditions and throughout the entire manufacturing process no chemical modification takes place.

Discover more about gelatin, from its versatility and multifunctionality to its production process, in our gelatin booklet.

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Select your application

Whether designing dietary supplements, functional foods, or working in the biomedical field, our gelatins can help you overcome technical challenges to achieve superior products.

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Resources

A brief history of gelatin manufacturing

The centuries-long history of gelatin is a history of exploration and refinement of one of nature’s truly diverse and useful substances.

Understanding the versatility of gelatin

Gelatin is a safe ingredient of natural origin that has been used by humans for many centuries. However, despite its widespread usage, there are still some common misconceptions about gelatin.

What is gelatin made of

Gelatin is one of the world’s most versatile compounds – a natural and pure protein derived from native collagen and widely used in food, pharma, nutraceuticals, photography and a host of other applications on a mass scale for almost two centuries.