TENDOFORTE® B Bioactive Collagen Peptides - GELITA
TENDOFORTE® B is a highly purified bioactive collagen peptide product from bovine skin, with neutral taste and odour. It is designed for use in food, supplement, and related collagen peptide applications.
Highly purified bioactive collagen peptides from bovine skin.- Neutral taste and odour profile.
- Free of fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, and dietary fibres.
- Bioactivity is monitored through GELITA’s monitoring plan and quality system.
| Regulatory Compliance | |
|---|---|
| Regulation / Standard | Details |
| ISO 9001 | Quality assurance system is stated as being in accordance with ISO 9001. |
| FSSC 22000 | Quality assurance system is stated as being in accordance with FSSC 22000. |
Shows the material composition, source material, and origin basis of TENDOFORTE® B.
Composition and Origin
TENDOFORTE® B consists of pure collagen protein in the form of bioactive collagen peptides from bovine skin. The product has extremely low mineral content and is free of fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, and dietary fibres.
Technical specifications table showing chemical, microbiological, physical, and storage-related parameters for TENDOFORTE® B.
| Technical Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Specifications | ||
| Parameter | Limits | Test Method |
| Protein content | 91.00 – 95.00 % | Kjeldahl (N x 5.55) |
| Dry substance (105 ℃, 16 h) | 90 - 96 % | GME |
| Ash (550 ℃) | ≤ 1.5 % | USP/GME |
| pH (10 %, room temperature) | 5.5 - 6.5 | Potentiometer |
| Viscosity (10 %, 25 °℃) | 1.10 – 2.00 mPa·s | GELITA method |
| Peroxides | ≤ 10 mg/kg | Ph. Eur./GME |
| Sulphur dioxide* | ≤ 10 mg/kg | Ph. Eur./GME |
| Arsenic* | ≤ 0.7 mg/kg | ICP-OES |
| Cadmium* | ≤ 0.10 mg/kg | ICP-OES |
| Chromium | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg | ICP-OES |
| Copper* | ≤ 2.0 mg/kg | ICP-OES |
| Mercury* | ≤ 0.02 mg/kg | AAS |
| Lead* | ≤ 0.5 mg/kg | ICP-OES |
| Zinc* | ≤ 10,0 mg/kg | ICP-OES |
| Microbiological Specifications | Limits | Test Method |
| Total aerob. microb. count | < 1000 cfu/g | Ph. Eur./USP |
| Total yeast & mould count | < 100 cfu/g | Ph. Eur./USP |
| Sulfite re. anaer. Spores | < 10 cfu/g | AFNOR NF V59-106 |
| Escherichia coli | negative/10 g | Ph. Eur./USP mod. |
| Salmonella | negative/25 g | ISO 6579 |
Common questions about storage requirements, shelf life, packaging, and usage.
How should TENDOFORTE® B be stored?
Under dry and odourless conditions TENDOFORTE® B can be stored in the original unopened packaging at ambient temperatures (< 30 ℃) for 5 years without loss of quality.
How is the product packed?
It is packed in multi-ply REPA paper bags with PE-liner containing 15 kg net.
What is the average molecular weight?
The average molecular weight is approximately 2,000 g/mol.
What is the shelf life?
The shelf life is 5 years when stored in original unopened packaging under dry and odourless conditions below 30°C.
Shows storage conditions, shelf life, and packaging format for TENDOFORTE® B.
Safety and Storage
- Store in original unopened packaging.
- Store at ambient temperatures below 30°C.
- Shelf life is 5 years without loss of quality.
- Multi-ply REPA paper bags with PE-liner containing 15 kg net.
- Keep container tightly closed.