Unboxed: 11 collagen-infused foods for that inner glow
Collagen-infused food products promote beauty from within, and these convenient formats allow consumers to "grab-and-glow."
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One of four “functional vinegars” offered by this craft ACV company, this Beauty Boost has raw and unfiltered organic apple cider vinegar, cherry juice, organic lime juice, organic honey, organic stevia and 1 gram collagen per serving.
These sugar-free mallows are fueled with grass-fed hydrolyzed bovine collagen peptides and MCT oil for a grown-up functional sweet with a nod to childhood.
Made from gluten-free oats, flax, olive oil, coconut oil, maple syrup, salt and spices, this spreadable granola is nut free and allergen friendly. It also has 100% grass-fed bovine collagen and 7 grams protein per serving.
This unsweetened non-dairy creamer features a functional boost from MCT oil and grass-fed collagen, added to a creamy blend of cashew milk and coconut cream for what the company refers to as “half-and-half’s sexier, healthier, smarter cousin." Non-GMO, Paleo friendly and Keto certified.
Start your day off right with this collagen-infused, protein-rich oatmeal that boasts 3.5 grams grass-fed bovine collagen and 11 grams protein per cup, in addition to clean, organic ingredients including gluten-free oats, pecans, quinoa flakes, chia seeds, amaranth puffs and cinnamon. Each cup comes with a Nuttzo Power Fuel squeeze pack made with organic cashews, almonds, brazil nuts, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds and hazelnuts. Also available in Blueberry Walnut.
No roundup of collagen-infused products would be complete without mentioning Vital Proteins, whose selection of collagen powders, waters, shots and other products continues to expand. This RTD beverage contains reverse osmosis filtered water, peach juice concentrate, lemon juice, white tea and monk fruit extracts and 10 grams bovine collagen.
Get a decadent boost with this tasty treat that's chock full of dates, cashews, pumpkin seeds, coconut, raw cacao and sea salt, and fueled by sustainably sourced marine collagen (from fish) and 10 grams protein.
Superfoods such as organic spinach, kale and avocado are blended with other organic ingredients including cauliflower, cucumber, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice and 10 grams protein from grass-fed bovine hide collagen peptides, for a Whole 30-approved dose of nutrients.
These Paleo-friendly bars offer 5 grams grass-fed collagen per bar, and 11 total grams protein from collagen peptides, egg whites and nuts—not to mention 6 grams dietary fiber, rich unsweetened chocolate, semisweet chocolate chips and organic coconut sugar.
What you see is what you get with this clean-ingredient, functional beverage that’s made from single-origin coconut water sourced from coconuts that are harvested and packed in a sustainable factory in Vietnam, mixed with hydrolyzed marine collagen peptides, açaí and other natural berry flavors.
Passionfruit, orange and pineapple come together in this non-carbonated RTD beverage that offers 3 grams collagen peptides, biotin and other vitamins, for a functional refreshment that boasts only 15 calories in a 8.45 fluid ounce can.
Passionfruit, orange and pineapple come together in this non-carbonated RTD beverage that offers 3 grams collagen peptides, biotin and other vitamins, for a functional refreshment that boasts only 15 calories in a 8.45 fluid ounce can.
The natural products industry is aglow with collagen, the naturally occurring protein that supports healthy joints, strong bones and skin elasticity. Taken as a powder or a pill, collagen supplements are a booming market with Nutrition Business Journal projecting a 33% growth in sales in 2019 and an estimated $230 million in annual sales.
This growth has also propelled the emergence of a category of collagen-infused foods and beverages, with natural brands stepping up to create products that feed into consumers’ ever-advancing quest for functional foods and added protein.
Check out this gallery featuring some of the edible collagen brands that have made it onto store shelves this year, fueling consumers’ search for beauty from within.
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