Collagen
collagen, hydrolysed collagen, hydrolyzed collagen, collagen hydrolysate, collagen peptides, bovine collagen, beef collagen, porcine collagen, pork collagen, fish collagen, marine collagen, chicken collagen, poultry collagen
What it is
An animal protein ingredient derived from connective tissues such as hides, skins, tendons and, for specified species, bones. Food collagen can be declared generically or with an animal source.
Why BOTIA flags it
BOTIA flags collagen because it is of animal origin and a source-specific declaration can matter for dietary choice. EU hygiene rules list permitted animal raw materials for food collagen. A generic word such as collagen does not identify the source species or establish halal status.
BOTIA CAN
- Detect collagen, collagen peptides, hydrolysed/hydrolyzed collagen and explicit bovine, porcine, fish or poultry source terms.
- Show the animal-origin and Muslim-choice context, using the source only when it is actually declared.
BOTIA CANNOT
- Identify the animal species when the label says only collagen.
- Certify halal status, slaughter method, processing route or cross-contact from the generic ingredient name.