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Global Suppliers of Gelatines and Hydrocolloids
Welcome to Healan Ingredients
As one of the UK’s leading food ingredient suppliers, our product portfolio includes a full range of gelatines , hydrocolloids, collagen peptides and clean label stabiliser systems developed for a variety of applications or tailored to your specific needs.
With our combined expertise and capabilities, these products are supported by our leading industry knowledge and experience, enabling you to make the most of these products – be it in new product development or in improved process efficiencies.
Our extensive range serves a wide variety of applications including food, confectionery, pharmaceutical and industrial specialities. We are one of the leading hydrolysed collagen suppliers, pet food gelatine suppliers and bulk gelatine and pectin powder suppliers in the UK.
Health & Wellbeing
There’s so much scope and buzz around Health & Wellbeing food and beverage products on the market. Think collagen powders, vitamin gummies, vegan supplements, protein powders, and soft gels. High-quality ingredients play a huge part in what we offer, but this sector calls for competitive pricing, and availability of supply. Running alongside that, we offer specific specs, halal-certified bovine gelatine, and the ability to advise on specifically formulated blends.
Food
Give your product stability, the right shape, bite and texture
Confectionery
From marshmallows to hard boiled and chewable candies
Pharmaceuticals
From hard and soft capsules to fortified gummies
Food Supplements
For health bars, supplements and sports nutrition products
Gelatine
Gelatine's gelling, foaming, emulsifying and binding functionalities are complemented by characteristics making it irreplaceable in food, confectionery or pharmaceuticals.
Hydrocolloids
Hydrocolloids are widely used in many food formulations to improve quality attributes, stability and shelf-life. They are added to control functional properties, such as thickening and gelling.
Collagen Peptides
Hydrolysed collagen powder – a unique bioactive protein – is used in many applications, from functional foods and drinks to protein bars, anti-aging skin solutions and dietary supplements.
Bespoke Blends
A wide variety of options for functional systems, combining at least two ingredients that deliver performance and technological solutions, especially in gelling, thickening and stabilising.
Gelatine Free Alternatives?
Switching to gelatine-free alternative ingredients (hydrocolloids) doesn’t have to be a daunting concept. Working together we can achieve the same benefits that gelatine products would but cater to the wider and more mainstream plant-based consumer. Gelatine will always be a focus for our business, and we continue to provide support and industry advice on our range of gelatine products to our customers. We are a leading gelatine free alternative supplier.
Healan News & Updates
How are Vegan cheese products tracking?
How are Vegan cheese products tracking? Vegan cheese struggles to mimic traditional cheese’s texture and taste. Hydrocolloids like Agar and Carrageenan are key; Agar ensures firmness, Carrageenan aids creaminess and
Carrageenan Alternatives for Pet Food
Alternative Ingredients for Pet Food We are taking a closer look at the recent concerns surrounding Carrageenan as an ingredient in pet food. Research has highlighted digestive issues with Carrageenan
