Company Summary: GelNex is a leading global manufacturer of gelatin and collagen peptides, recently acquired by Darling Ingredients to form a stronger, industry-leading portfolio of gelatin solutions. Headquartered in Brazil, with five plants in South America and one in the United States, GelNex has the capacity to produce 46,000 metric tons of collagen products annually, exporting to over 60 countries. The company emphasizes high quality, traceability of raw materials (from inspected animals), sustainable practices, and adherence to strict certifications (e.g., BRCGS, Halal, Kosher, EDQM for pharma-grade gelatin). The merger with Rousselot (Darling Ingredients’ existing health brand) creates a robust global supply chain for gelatin and collagen.
Main Markets: GelNex’s high-quality, versatile products serve a broad range of global markets:
- Food & Beverages: Widely used in food applications, including confectionery (e.g., candy), dairy, beverages (including nutritional drinks), meat products, and functional foods.
- Nutraceuticals/Supplements (Health & Nutrition): Collagen is a popular ingredient in supplements for benefits to hair, nails, skin, joints, bones, and muscles.
- Pharmaceutical: High-quality gelatins for soft and hard capsules, meeting strict regulatory standards.
- Cosmetics: Collagen is used in skin care products due to its beneficial effects on skin.
- Biomedical: Gelatin and collagen-based solutions for the biomedical sector.
- Industrial Applications: Technical-grade gelatins for various industrial uses.
Main Products & Descriptions: GelNex primarily produces gelatin and collagen products from fully traceable raw materials (pig skin, bovine hide, bovine and porcine bones):
- Gelatin: A protein derived from collagen, used as a gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer, and texturizer. It offers unique properties like thermoreversibility and is essential in confectionery (e.g., candy), dairy, meat, and pharmaceutical capsules. Available in various bloom (gel strength) and viscosity ranges, and mesh sizes.
Collagen Peptides (e.g., Peptinex range): Hydrolyzed collagen that is highly soluble and thermally stable, making it suitable for a wide variety of applications, including powder blends, capsules, tablets, nutritional bars, drinks, and dairy. It is increasingly popular in health and nutrition for skin, hair, nail, joint, and bone health.
