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For nearly a century, Nitta Gelatin, Inc. has been unlocking the power of gelatin and collagen peptides through innovation and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction. In 1979, the company expanded from its headquarters in Osaka, Japan, to North America, brining unique technical insight into the world of gelatin and collagen peptides.

Collagen peptides are a non-gelling, water-soluble, functional protein source, derived from gelatin. With exceptionally high concentrations of Glycine, Proline, and Hydroxyproline, collagen peptides provide the building blocks required for collagen synthesis within the body - a process which is imperative to the maintenance and regeneration of healthy hair, skin, nails, bones and joints.

As the interest in functional protein continues to grow, collagen peptides are poised to meet the needs of the U.S. consumer, as they have in Japan for decades. Collagen peptides are a versatile, clean-label protein, which may be successfully incorporated into a variety of foods, beverages, and nutraceuticals. The key to formulation of products which are high in collagen peptides lies in the delivery system - through creating recipes that fit consumer preferences with respect to flavor, texture, nutrition and convenience.

Our state-of-the-art Application Center, located in Morrisville, North Carolina, opened its doors 2011; creating the opportunity for unmatched client support and providing access to increased collaboration between R&D departments, manufacturing facilities and research institutions. With a staff of dedicated scientists, a full-scale lab, confection room, and pilot plant on site, we make exceeding your R&D needs our priority - through a unique partnership that offers step-by-step support, from formulation to manufacturing.

Nitta Gelatin NA., Inc. Applications Lab Established 2011 - Morrisville, NC

Collagen Peptide

Delivery Systems

1 - Hot Spiced Chai Tea with Collagen Peptides (Marine, GBB - 50 SPG)

2 - Pineapple Collagen Peptide Shot (Porcine, CP - 300)

3 - Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Marine, S - Type)

4 - Classic Vanilla Caramel Soft Chews (Porcine, CP - 300)

5 - Sour Fruit Snacks with Gelatin and Pectin (Marine, GBB - 30 SP)

6 - Reduced-Sugar Triple Berry Gummies (Porcine, CP - 300)

7 - High Protein Fruit Flavored Dry Beverage Mix (Marine, GBB- 50 SPG)

8 - Healthy Skin Gummies with Collagen Peptides & Vitamin C (CP - 500L)

9 - Fruit & Nut Oatmeal with Collagen Peptides (Porcine, CP - 300)

10 - Two-Bite Coconut & Cashew Bars (Vyse© Bovine Hydrolysate)

11- Blueberry-Banana Muffins with Collagen Peptides (Marine, S-Type)

12 - PB& Jam Slab-Style Protein Bars (Porcine, CP - 300)

Hot Spiced Chai

Dry Blend Ingredients:

Consumer Directions:

The neutral flavor and high solubility of collagen peptides allows for easy incorporation into low-acid ready-to-drink or powdered beverage mix formulations. Served hot or cold, low-acid beverages can provide 2.5 g - 15 g of collagen peptide protein per serving. When paired with complimentary ingredients, such as dairy proteins, collagen peptides can significantly increase total protein content, while providing the unique benefits to skin and joint health.

» Nonfat Dried Milk » Dried Masala Chai Tea Powder » Marine Collagen Peptides (GBB-50 SPG) » Cane Sugar

1. Pour beverage mix into 6 - 8 oz. hot water and stir.2. For an extra indulgent experience, top with whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon.

» Natural & Artificial Flavors » Mono & Diglycerides » Silicon Dioxide

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Pineapple Flavored Collagen Peptide Shot

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Collagen peptides are stable over a wide pH range, making them well-suited for high acid applications such as shelf-stable shot-style beverages. Boasting up to 7 grams of collagen peptides per 2 oz. serving, shot-style drinks are a quick and delicious way to add collagen peptides to any diet.

» Purified water » Porcine Collagen Peptides (CP-300) » Glycerin » Citric Acid

» Natural Pineapple Flavor » Stevia » Monk Fruit Extract » Potassium Sorbate &

Sodium Benzoate (to preserve freshness)

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

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The ability to utilize collagen peptides in fat-based systems opens the door to indulgent applications. Here, we have added collagen peptides to both the chocolate and peanut butter components, for a total of 1.5g of collagen peptide protein per 12g piece.

» Dark Chocolate Base (60% + Cocoa) » Marine Collagen Peptides (S-Type) » Creamy Peanut Butter

Classic Vanilla Caramel Soft Chews

» Sweetened Condensed Milk » Granulated Sugar » Water » Corn Syrup, 42 D.E. » Collagen Peptides (Porcine - CP - 300)

Heat-stability of collagen peptides allows for easily incorporation into the initial steps of the caramel-making process. These soft-chewing treats are as tasty as they are protein-packed, with 5g collagen peptides per 30g serving.

» Confectioner’s Sugar » Cocoa Butter Solids » Fine Grain Salt

» Butter, Salted » Salt, Fine Grain » Soy Lecithin » Vanilla Extract

Sour Fruit Snacks with Gelatin & Pectin

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Gelatin and pectin create the perfect texture for these chewy sour fruit snacks, serving up 3g of collagen peptides per 30g packet.

» Tapioca Syrup » Cane Sugar » HM Pectin (CeamPectin 49033) » Marine Collagen Peptides

(GBB-30 SP) » Purified Water

» 275 Bloom Low Viscosity Gelatin » Citric Acid » Natural Fruit Flavors » Natural Colors » Sour sanding sugar (malic & citric)

Reduced-Sugar Triple Berry Gummies Collagen peptides and gelatin prove to be the perfect pair with these naturally flavored gummies, providing 2.5g collagenpeptides per 30g serving.

» Soluble Corn Fiber » 42 D.E. Corn Syrup » Granulated Sugar » Collagen Peptides (Porcine,CP-300) » 250 Bloom PS gelatin

» Purified Water » Citric Acid » Natural Berry Flavor » Natural Color

High Protein Berry-Pomegranate Flavored Dry Beverage Mix

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Blending collagen peptides with a complimentary protein, such as whey protein, creates a beverage mix with 14g of total protein, and 5g of skin-nourishing collagen peptides.

» Whey Protein Concentrate » Marine Collagen Peptides (GBB-

50SPG) » Citric Acid » Sucralose

» Stevia » Natural Color » Natural Flavor

Healthy Skin Gummies with Collagen Peptides & Vitamin CVitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, and plays a vital role in collagen synthesis within the body. Collagen peptides and Vitamin C come together in these juicy gummies to promote healthy, radiant skin - beauty from within.

» 42 D.E. Corn Syrup » Purified Water » Sugar, Granulated » HM Pectin (CeamPectin 49033) » Collagen Peptides (CP - 500L)

» 275 Bloom Low Viscosity Gelatin » Citric Acid » Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) » Natural Color & Flavor » Sanding Sugar

Fruit & Nut Oatmeal with Collagen Peptides

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The neutral flavor and fine texture of collagen peptides allows for seamless incorporation into oatmeal and other hot breakfast cereals - 10g collagen peptides per 55g dry mix.

» Quick Oats » Dried Cranberries & Apple Pieces » Pecan Halves & Ground Cinnamon » Collagen Peptides (Porcine, CP-300) » Hot Water or Milk

Two-Bite Coconut, Cashew & Almond Bars

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As consumers’ appetites for nutrition bars continue to grow, collagen peptides are poised to meet the needs of a niche market in the sector of health and wellness. These “two-bite” bars offer 2.5g of functional collagen peptide protein per 1oz. bar.

» Creamy Cashew Butter » Clover Honey » Soluble Corn Fiber » Vanilla Extract

» Vyse© Bovine Collagen Peptides » Chopped Slivered Almonds » Crisp Rice Puffs » Unsweetened Coconut Flakes

Blueberry-Banana Muffins

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Utilizing protein in baked goods can prove to be a challenging task for product developers. At Nitta Gelatin, we can assist in the creation of quality baked goods with added protein from collagen peptides through expertise with formulation and processing.

» All Purpose Wheat Flour » Baking Soda » Baking Powder » Salt » Banana Puree » Purified Water

» Marine Collagen Peptides (S-Type) » Blueberries » Granulated Sugar » Egg » Salted Butter

PB & Jam Protein Bar

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Protein bars are a delicious and convenient way to increase protein consumption for the active, health-minded consumer.

These slab-style bars are an excellent source of both protein and fiber, and contain 5 grams of collagen peptides per 60 gram bar. Whether intended as an everyday snack, or a post-workout pick-me-up, collagen peptides provide differentiation to the protein bar market.

» Creamy Peanut Butter » Reduced Fat Peanut Flour » Sucralose » Citric Acid » Salt » Natural Strawberry Flavor

» Soluble Corn Fiber » Clover Honey » Protein Blend (Whey Protein

Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate, Por-cine Collagen Peptides (CP - 300) » Freeze-Dried Strawberries

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