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
Global Suppliers of Gelatines and Hydrocolloids
Welcome to Healan Ingredients UK Food Ingredient Suppliers
As one of the UK’s leading food ingredient suppliers, our product portfolio includes a full range of gelatines , natural hydrocolloids (gelatine alternatives), 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 hydrolysed collagen suppliers, pet food gelatine suppliers and bulk gelatine and pectin powder suppliers in the UK.
Carrageenan for Cheese
We can assist with a wide variety of cheese applications; both traditional and plant-based. We have tried and tested numerous recipes to make sure the desired textures are achievable.
We explore consumer trends and the benefits of using Carrageenan in soft, hard, cream, pizza cheeses and plant based options.
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.
Gelatine Alternatives
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 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
Pectin – in jams and marmalades
Pectin – in Jams and Marmalades Pectin is often used as a thickener in cooking and baking. It is a natural polysaccharide (starch) product extracted from fruits and is commonly
Switching Food Ingredients
Switch up your food ingredients Thinking Outside the Box It makes a lot of sense to explore different ways to manufacture your branded food products, especially with gelatine alternatives –
