COLLAGEN POWDER

摘要

Methods are disclosed for preparing a collagen powder, for example which may be used for the preparation of a satiety inducing food product. The collagen powder is suitable as a food additive in food products for the reduction of hunger and as a possible treatment of obesity and its pathophysiological consequenceos, such as metabolic syndrome.

主权项

1. A method for preparing collagen powder, the method comprising:
producing, at a temperature of 50° C. or less, a wet collagen product by subjecting a poultry hide or skin to a size reduction; an alkaline and/or an oxidizing treatment; and a neutralizing treatment; followed by drying of said wet collagen product using a contact dryer having a surface temperature of more than 150° C., to obtain said collagen powder.