FAQ & product speCifications
FAQ
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our products and services.
Updated 29/7/2022
Amino Acid profile
Amino acid composition which determines the characteristics of a protein
Bloom value
The degree of firmness of a gel. The bloom value is the force required for a punch of defined form and dimension to penetrate into the surface of a 6.7% solution. The bloom values of commercially available gelatins are between 80 and 280
Carticol
Type 2 Non-denaturated collagen
Certification
To be able to guarantee the safety of our products, Ten Kate Protein Technologies has introduced the Food Safety Quality system FSSC22000 (based on ISO:22000)
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Collagen
Collagen is a protein that forms a very important part of the connective tissue in the body. Also skin, bones, cartilage, teeth and nails consist partly of collagen
Collapro
The product range provide functional proteins with different functionalities. Collapro proteins is 100% natural, with excellent binding, texture improvement and emulsifying properties
https://www.collapro.com/products/
Denaturated collagen
It is extracted through a patented process and therefore retains its natural and biologically active form. It is different and not the same as most hydrolyzed collagens on the market, which are digested enzymatically
Energy
The sustainable use of energy is of high importance for the Ten Kate Group. To achieve this an ISO:50001 certified energy management system has been introduced, focusing on monitoring energy usage and continuous improvement of energy efficiency.
Hydroxyproline
An amino acid present only in collagen
Insurance
Comprehensive General Third Party Liability Insurance including Products Liability and Employers Liability as required by Dutch Law
Laundry
Clothing worn in the production areas are washed by an external company, who works according to ISO:9001
Pest control
External company who visits us 12 times per year
Native collagen
It is extracted through a patented process and therefore retains its natural and biologically active form. It is different and not the same as most hydrolyzed collagens on the market, which are digested enzymatically.
Sedex
Please connect with us on Sedex, no. ZC 4083755
Suppliers
Pork and turkey raw materials are sourced within EU
Chicken raw materials are sourced from EU and UK
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product specifications
If you need specific informations about our proteins, here you can download our product data sheets.
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