Collagen Peptide Manufacturer
Bovine, marine and porcine collagen — hydrolysed to the molecular weight your position actually needs.
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT
Collagen Peptide Supplement Manufacturing — Your Formula, Our Line
We manufacture Collagen Peptide products on our partner lines in Zhengzhou, China. Bring a finished formula, a target active level or a rough concept, and we convert it into a specification we can run in bulk — peptide molecular weight and blend included.
- Peptide grades and molecular weight ranges made to your brief
- Bulk powder, stick pack, sachet and capsule formats
- Instantised or standard powder, flavoured or unflavoured
Bovine, marine, porcine and eggshell membrane collagen, hydrolysed to the molecular weight your product position actually needs.
12 Dosage Forms
Gummies, capsules, softgels, tablets, powders, liquids and solid beverages — all run in-house.
6 Production Lines
Two GMP facilities covering 14,000 sqm, 200+ employees, no subcontracted fill.
100+ Export Markets
cGMP, HACCP, ISO 22000 and HALAL certified. Documentation built for your market.
At a Glance
| Item | What We Run |
|---|---|
| Sources | Bovine hide, bovine bone, marine (fish skin/scale), porcine, eggshell membrane |
| Types | Type I, Type II, or a Type I + III blend depending on position |
| Hydrolysis | Molecular weight typically 2,000–5,000 Da for high-purity peptides |
| Common formats | Powder, stick pack, gummy, capsule, liquid shot, solid beverage |
| Typical load | 2.5–10 g per serving in powder; 500–2,000 mg in capsules |
| Key challenge | Taste and odour masking, gummy protein load limits, molecular weight claims |
| Certification | cGMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, HALAL |
| Documentation | COA with molecular weight distribution, allergen statement, origin declaration |
Why Molecular Weight Is the Number Buyers Get Wrong
Collagen is the largest single ingredient category in the beauty-from-within and joint-health markets — and the decision that matters most is one the label rarely shows. Three choices decide whether the project survives first sampling.
Molecular Weight
Collagen must be hydrolysed into peptides small enough to absorb usefully. A 2,000–5,000 Da material behaves and claims differently from one at 10,000 Da — and is priced differently. We quote on the COA molecular-weight distribution, not on a hydrolysis brand name.
Source Choice
Bovine dominates Western markets; marine suits skin positioning and parts of Asia; porcine faces religious constraints; eggshell membrane has its own profile. Where HALAL or another certification applies, the source is settled before price is discussed.
Format vs Dose
Collagen’s taste is manageable in a flavoured powder and hard in a clear drink. Gummies realistically carry 500–2,000 mg per piece — buyers planning a 5 g gummy usually reposition to powder after tasting. We show you both before you commit.
Formats We Run
Powder & Stick Packs
3–30 g servings, the natural home for a 2.5–10 g collagen dose, flavoured or unflavoured.
Solid Beverage
5–30 g sachets and tubs, often combined with vitamin C or hyaluronic acid.
Gummies & Chewables
4 g unit weight, 500–2,000 mg collagen per piece — load constrained by the gel system.
Hard Capsules
HPMC or gelatin, 400–750 mg fill, usually a multi-capsule daily serving.
Liquid Shots
10–1,000 ml bottles, where taste and odour masking is the main development task.
Softgels
Oil or suspension fill for blended beauty or joint products.
What We Check Before Release
MW Distribution
Molecular weight distribution measured and reported from the COA — not just a supplier’s hydrolysis claim — with protein content and purity assayed on raw material and finished product.
Species & Allergens
Source species confirmed and matched to the allergen and origin declaration on your label, every lot.
Sensory & Physical
Taste, odour and colour through shelf life — especially in clear drinks — plus dissolution in powders and chew texture in gummies.
Contaminants
Heavy metals and microbiological limits on the finished product, to the strictest market in the order.
Sourcing and Specification Notes
All Four Sources
Bovine, marine, porcine and eggshell membrane are all available with materially different pricing — marine carries a stronger odour and a higher cost, but suits skin positioning and some Asian markets.
Co-Formulation
Vitamin C is commonly paired where a position references collagen synthesis; hyaluronic acid and biotin are frequent companions in beauty blends.
Specification First
Source, molecular weight band and format are fixed in the specification before sampling, so the COA you receive is the COA you expected.
One Thing Buyers Get Wrong
Buying on a hydrolysis brand name rather than a molecular weight figure. The COA distribution is the specification that matters — two materials both described as hydrolysed can differ by a factor of five in peptide size. The second mistake is planning a 5 g collagen gummy: the gel system will not carry it at a texture consumers accept, so plan the format around the dose, not the reverse. And settle the source before the price — religious certification and market acceptance often eliminate one source entirely.
Popular Formulas We Run
Collagen sells as either a beauty or a joint story — the pairing decides which.
Beauty Stack
Collagen peptides with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and biotin for skin-positioned lines.
Joint + Mobility
Undenatured type II collagen with glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support.
Daily Protein
Bovine or marine peptides at 10 g per serve, flavoured for a drinkable daily scoop.
MOQ, Sampling & Lead Times
The commercial basics up front — minimums, sampling and production speed, the same commitment on every ingredient line.
Minimum Order Quantities
From 100 pieces per SKU on standard formats; 500 for custom packaging, 1,000 for a custom formula and 3,000 for full turnkey projects.
Quote & Sampling
Enquiries answered within 24 hours and quotations within 48. Samples take 2-3 days, with pilot batches from 1–5 kg before any bulk commitment.
Production & Dispatch
Standard bulk runs complete in 5–10 days, with packaged goods leaving the factory in 10–15 days after PO and artwork approval.
Where to Go Next
Health Focus
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Joint HealthCollagen joint-line manufacturing →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity for collagen powder?
MOQ is confirmed per format and specification at quotation stage. Protein load, source, serving size and packaging all move the number — send us your target and we will quote exactly.
Can you supply marine collagen as well as bovine?
Yes. We handle bovine hide, bovine bone, marine and porcine collagen, plus eggshell membrane. Source selection is usually driven by your market and your certification requirements rather than by price alone.
What molecular weight do you supply?
Molecular weight is quoted from the Certificate of Analysis, typically 2,000–5,000 Da for high-purity peptides. Tell us the range your product position requires and we will source to it and verify per batch.
Can collagen go into a gummy at a meaningful dose?
Yes, but the practical range is 500–2,000 mg per 4 g piece. Above that the gel system has to be reworked and the texture changes noticeably. We will sample both a gummy and a stick pack so you can compare.
How do you handle the taste and smell?
In flavoured powders and stick packs the flavour system manages it well. In clear liquids and drinks it is the main development task and needs an unflavoured base with a carefully chosen acid and flavour combination. We sample before you commit to artwork.
How long does bulk production take?
We reply to enquiries within 24 hours and send a quotation within 48. Samples take 2-3 days, and standard bulk runs complete in 5–10 days with packaged goods leaving in 10–15 days.
DOSAGE FORMS
Which format should your Collagen Peptide product take?
The same Collagen Peptide blend can be delivered in several forms, and each one changes the fill weight, the taste profile and the tooling. We produce powder, stick pack and capsule in-house, so the choice is driven by your market rather than by what a third party can supply.
- Forms we run for this ingredient: powders, stick packs and capsules
- Pilot batch from 1–5 kg before any bulk commitment
- Fill weight, unit count and pack format set to your brief
Request a Collagen Peptide Sample
Send the target actives, dosage form and pack size. We reply with a feasibility view, a sample plan and indicative pricing within 1–2 business days.
Start Your Project
Tell us the source, the molecular weight band and the format you have in mind, and we will come back with a sourcing route, a tasting sample plan and a quotation. Prefer to see the capability first? Read how our OEM programmes run, or request a free quote.