Given its versatile properties, gelatine finds itself in a multitude of applications
Food Industry
Gelatine can work as a gelling agent, stabilizer, binder, emulsifier, film former, foaming and whipping agent or carrier. It is used in a variety of products such as Gummy candies, chewy candies, marshmallows, desserts, yogurts, ice cream, cake glazings and fillings, bread spreads, meat products and many more.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Gelatine manufactured for the pharmaceutical industry meets the most stringent parameters and microbiological standards. Pharmaceutical industry widely uses gelatine for producing soft gels, hard shell capsules and blood plasma. Gelatine is an excipient that provides a wide range of assistance to the pharmaceutical industry, from providing protective coating to active ingredients in capsules, and binding agent in tablets.
Other Applications
With its unique structure and physicochemical properties, this functional protein is a key component in some technical solutions. It is used as a coating for photographic film and paper to provide the unmatched gloss and protection from effects of weather. Additionally, adhesives, matchsticks and paintballs industry also use gelatine to achieve desired results.