Gelatin was first incorporated into the food of human ancestors, and now, gelatin has played hundreds of roles in different fields. So how did this magical raw material go through the changes of history and come to the present?
At the beginning of the twentieth century, developments in industrial technology opened up new worlds for automated production processes. People's utilization and development of gelatin also joined this trend. The first automated gelatin hard capsule production line was established in 1913. Then, with the rapid development of technology, gelatin was quickly used as a key raw material in other applications, such as: gummies, jellies, etc., and became popular all over the world. At that time, most of the gelatin in the world was produced in France and Germany. Among them, it is worth mentioning the history and plot of the research and development of gelatin in France, from Napoleon's attempt to use gelatin (collagen) as a food supply for soldiers, to the French chemist Jean Dasay's research on the possibility of replacing meat with gelatin. The French have made great contributions to the awareness and application development of gelatin and collagen.
Today, gelatin is functioning globally as a key ingredient in a variety of growing applications.
Gelatin has the characteristics of safety, naturalness and good production management practices. However, the application fields benefited by its diverse characteristics may be far beyond what consumers are familiar with, including: soft capsules, candy, meat products and desserts. And we don't need to worry about this, because gelatin is a natural source of protein extracted from animal collagen and contains eighteen amino acids, including glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline.
The production of Gelken gelatin goes through a number of complex and highly regulated procedures. In addition to careful selection of raw materials for the production of gelatin, we also rigorously test our products to ensure the best quality and safety. As a result, traceability is guaranteed from batch to batch.
Any inquiry for gelatin are welcome!!
Post time: Sep-28-2022
