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Committed to science and innovation

We unlock collagen's potential through scientific breakthroughs led by passionate scientists and researchers. By combining cutting-edge science with real-world applications, we prioritize responsible research practices.
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A future built on breakthroughs

"Collagen: Nature's wonder protein, continues to surprise us. We continue to unlock its secrets, finding innovative ways to benefit people -- from beauty to health to mobility, to sports performance and even medical breakthroughs. We are at the heart of this progress, bridging the gap between discovery and real-world solutions, navigating the balance between responsible science and getting results fast. This is the future of collagen – a future built on breakthroughs, driven by passionate people, and dedicated to a healthier, more sustainable world."

 

— Elke de Clerck, Global Science & Innovation Director

Research

Our approach to science

Innovation is more than creating new collagen-based products; it's a mindset fueled by curiosity, creativity and urgency. We're driven to make a difference, maximizing value from limited resources for a healthier planet.

Our dedicated teams bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and real-world applications through collaboration with marketing and business development. Rousselot's science, innovation, marketing and business development teams stay ahead of market trends and potential, transforming promising long-term ideas into tomorrow's innovations, tailored to our business lines and customer needs.

Our focus on science, opportunity and speed-to-market drives our relentless pursuit of unlocking the full potential of the collagen molecule.

Prioritizing trust

Responsible science

We believe the nutritional, health and medical benefits of our products must be substantiated. We continuously conduct research to understand and scientifically assess their effectiveness through studies performed in-house by our scientists or by carefully selected, third-party research organizations who are leaders in their fields.

Most of our studies are either in vitro or clinical. We minimize in vivo animal research, using it only when no in vitro is available. Such studies strictly follow national and international regulations on animal testing and are conducted by third-party organizations that adhere to the 3Rs ethical framework: Replacement, Reduction and Refining of animal testing. In compliance with European Union Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, no animal testing has ever been conducted in our research on skin health.

Currently, animal testing is essential in the preclinical research phase to evaluate new therapies and their safe usage in humans, as required by regulatory authorities. However, new research efforts aim to reduce animal testing. Our biomedical gelatins facilitate greater use of in vitro techniques, helping minimize the need for animal testing, including:

  • Hydrogels: Gelatin in hydrogels mimics the native extracellular matrix (ECM), providing an effective medium for maintaining cell viability and supporting efficient differentiation.
  • Purified gelatins: Purified gelatins can be crosslinked and used as a scaffold for 3D cell culture applications in tissue engineering or organ-on-a-chip (OOAC) models. 3D cell culture more accurately represents the human tissue microenvironment, potentially providing more predictive and physiologically relevant data for preclinical research.  
Application Center

Bridging the gap between discovery and real-world solutions

We operate three application centers in Belgium, Brazil and China. These collaborative networks of flavor houses, nutritional solution labs, and biomedical research centers help our customers create effective, innovative and consumer-relevant formulations using collagen and gelatin. No problem is too big or too small. We regularly work with our customers on formulations for food consistency, gel viscosity, sugar reduction in food products, optimization of collagen in liquids, keeping cells alive in bioprinting, cross-linking issues in soft gels and much more.
Innovations

Our innovative products and research

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Nextida®

A range of specific collagen peptide compositions with targeted health benefits

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X-Pure®

A range of biomedical and modified gelatins improving patients' lives

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SiMoGel®

For fortified gummies -- creating new opportunities in the nutraceutical industry

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Research

GutMe! study

A pioneering digital study investigating collagen's gut health potential.
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Benefits

Backed by science: Proven health and nutrition benefits

  • Sports nutrition

  • Beauty from within

  • Mobility

  • Gut comfort

  • Sleep quality

  • Cognitive performance

  • Glucose control

Sports nutrition

Our comprehensive range of science-backed collagen solutions is tailored to deliver many benefits for athletes and casual sports enthusiasts.

Our premium collagen peptides brand, Peptan offers a wide range of benefits supported by scientific studies, including proven bioavailability, reduced muscle soreness to help accelerate recovery, reduced joint discomfort, improved joint function and more.

Daily intake of Colartix (1g) showed a steady decrease in joint discomfort across gender, age and sport intensity, as observed in an online consumer study.

ProTake helps reformulate recipes and make them healthier, seamlessly fitting into the daily routines of athletes and casual exercisers alike.
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Beauty from within

Our premium collagen peptides brand, Peptan, promotes beauty from within by setting the standard for quality, versatility and organoleptic performance.

Scientific studies have shown that Peptan offers proven bioavailability, improved skin density, support for skin firmness, a positive impact on skin elasticity, help against skin sagging, improved skin hydration, anti-aging support (including wrinkle reduction) and aids in slowing (age-induced) hair loss.
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Mobility

Our portfolio of collagen-based solutions supports bone, joint and muscle health, catering to the growing demand for enhanced mobility and healthy aging among health-conscious consumers.

Our premium collagen peptide brand, Peptan, offers a wide range of benefits supported by scientific studies, including proven bioavailability, reduced joint discomfort, prevention of cartilage degradation, bone support by increasing bone formation cells and decreasing bone breakdown cells, improved joint function, reduced joint inflammation, increased bone density and support for muscle health.

Daily intake of Colartix (1g) showed a steady decrease in joint discomfort across gender, age and sport intensity, as observed in an online consumer study.

ProTake helps reformulate recipes to make them healthier to seamlessly fit into daily routines of athletes and casual exercisers alike.

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Gut comfort

In a scientific study, our premium collagen peptides brand, Peptan, was observed to support gut health by helping maintain intestinal integrity—reducing discomfort caused by strenuous exercise. Peptan also helped lessen the increase of inflammatory substances in the blood after exercise, aiding in gut comfort.
Gut comfort

Sleep quality

Our premium collagen peptides brand, Peptan, has been observed in scientific studies to enhance sleep quality by reducing nighttime awakenings, promoting better recovery for athletes and sports enthusiasts seeking optimal performance through restful sleep.
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Cognitive performance

Research has shown that our premium collagen peptides brand, Peptan, may help enhance cognitive performance. In a sleep trial, participants taking Peptan scored higher on a validated cognitive test, The Stroop Color and Word Test, indicating improved cognitive function because of better sleep.
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Glucose control

Designed to enhance the body’s natural glucose management system, Nextida GC collagen peptides have shown promising results in preclinical studies, demonstrating an increase in GLP-1 secretion both in vitro and in vivo.

To assess the effects of Nextida GC on post-meal blood glucose levels, Rousselot scientists conducted an initial proof-of-concept study involving 16 healthy individuals, including both normoglycemic and prediabetic participants.

Results showed that consuming 5 or 10 grams of Nextida GC orally, 30 minutes before a meal, significantly reduced glucose spikes by an average of 42% compared to the placebo.

These findings highlight Nextida GC’s potential to support healthier blood glucose management through a simple, proactive approach.

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