Marine vs bovine peptides
Bovine Type-I collagen hydrolysate runs ₹620–₹780/kg landed. Marine Type-I peptides from wild-caught fish skin run ₹980–₹1,420/kg. Marine has lower molecular weight (2–3 kDa vs 3–5 kDa) and higher absorption — backed by stronger published data.
Sachet machinery
Vertical form-fill-seal sachet lines deliver 80–120 sachets/min. Multi-lane stick packs run 300+/min but require higher MOQs (50k+ cartons).
§ KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 01Spec molecular weight, not just type — kDa is the real efficacy marker
- 02Marine peptides justify premium pricing on clinical absorption data
- 03Stick-pack format scales faster than sachet but needs MOQ scale
- 04Vitamin C co-fortification is now category standard for collagen
§ GLOSSARY
Technical jargon, acronyms and scientific terms used in this file — decoded.
- Hydrolysate
- Protein enzymatically broken into shorter peptide chains for better digestibility and absorption.
- kDa
- Kilodalton — molecular-weight unit. Lower kDa peptides absorb faster across the gut wall.
- Type-I collagen
- The dominant collagen in skin, bone and tendon; the target for beauty-from-within and joint claims.
- Stick pack
- Narrow, tubular single-dose sachet 12–20mm wide, taller than wide; reads premium and pours easily.
- Form-fill-seal
- Machinery that forms the sachet from roll-stock film, fills the dose and seals — single inline pass.
