Tell us about your production challenge

Let's make gelatin powder

Find innovative production technology for making gelatin powder and connect directly with world-leading specialists.

In 1682, Denis Papin found a method to remove collagen from animal bones, discovering gelatin. But it was the inventor Peter Cooper who developed gelatin powder processing. In 1845 he secured his invention with US patent 4084 for a dessert of gelatin powder called “portable gelatin”.

Too much choice? Don't worry, we got you!

Connect directly with world leading technology suppliers.

We will connect you directly with a technology specialist that has experience with your process.

Contact us

Use vacuum evaporation to increase the concentration of gelatin


Gelatin is derived from the bones and tissues of healthy pigs, cows, chickens, and fish. These animals must have been first approved for human consumption.


Gelatin powder processing is complex and requires specialized equipment. First, you need steam vessels with increasing temperatures. This will separate the collagen from the tissues. Using hot water, you then extract the collagen from the material. Temperature is the key to the gel strength or bloom value: the lower temperature, the higher the gel strength.


Use separators or centrifuges to remove traces of fat and fibers and further filtering to eliminate unwanted microparticles. A vacuum evaporation system gives the gelatin thickness and concentration. Your process ends with sterilizing, cooling, drying, and grounding to make gelatin powder.


 


Gelatin powder processing for pharma and nutraceutical products

There are two types of gelatin forms: powder and leaves. Gelatin powder is more common and generally comes in small sachets. But it can also come in big bags to use in industrial processes. In addition, gelatin powder is more commercial and easier to use than leaf gelatin.

Gelatin doesn’t have color, taste, or odor. But you can make magic with it, turning liquids into a gel. It has thickening, emulsifying, binding, and adhesive properties. Moreover, it is a source of protein. It also attracts impurities and clarifies juices, wines, and vinegar. Gelatin can be used to make desserts, gummy candies, and marshmallows. As well as low-fat yogurts, broth, consommé, aspic, and many other food products.

Jelly isn’t only valuable for the food industry. Gelatin powder processing is critical to the pharma and nutraceutical industries. For example, to make softgel vitamin capsules and hard gelatin capsules that are easier to swallow.

Dietary restrictions of animal-based gelatin


Agar-agar and guar gum are among the main plant-based substitutes to gelatin derived from animals.


Agar-agar is made from cooked and pressed algae. Carrageenan, another alternative, is made from dried seaweed named Irish moss. The guar gum is extracted from guar beans and pectin. This last is a fiber found in fruits and vegetables. When heated in a liquid solution, it expands and turns into a gel. These materials are dried and ground to make plant-based gelatin powder.


Processing steps involved in gelatin-powder making

Which gelatin powder technology do you need?

Inline batch mixer for solids and liquids

Inline batch mixer for solids and liquids

Several issues often arise when your process requires batch-wise mixing of powder…

Gentle mixing solution for gelatin powder

Gentle mixing solution for gelatin powder

The fragile nature of gelatin makes it a challenging material to blend homogeneou…

Hydroalcoholic gel mixing system

Hydroalcoholic gel mixing system

Manufacturing hydroalcoholic gels, which contain a significant amount of alcohol, requires e…

Laboratory fluid bed system for solvent processing

Laboratory fluid bed system for solvent processing

In laboratory-scale applications, achieving efficient drying, granulati…

Oscillating heat exchanger for gelatin production

Oscillating heat exchanger for gelatin production

In gelatin production, maintaining hygiene and efficient transfer of gel…

Scraped surface heat exchangers for gelatine processing

Scraped surface heat exchangers for gelatine processing

When producing gelatine, precise cooling and gelling of concentrat…

Dissolving tilt kettle for gummy candy production

Dissolving tilt kettle for gummy candy production

In gummy candy production, consistent dissolution of ingredients such as…

Industrial homogenizer for food and beverage applications

Industrial homogenizer for food and beverage applications

In the production of food and beverage products, maintaining a …

Gelatin melters for softgel production

Gelatin melters for softgel production

In softgel production facilities, achieving high-quality gelatins is essential for en…

Vibration batch dryer for difficult solids

Vibration batch dryer for difficult solids

When dealing with solids that are difficult to handle, such as those that stick,…

Fluidized bed spray granulators for liquid to solid conversion

Fluidized bed spray granulators for liquid to solid conversion

In industries like chemicals and foodstuffs, converting li…

Decanter centrifuge for protein extraction

Decanter centrifuge for protein extraction

Protein recovery from meat, fish, and plant sources requires precise and efficie…

Liquid capsule filling for r&d and pilot-scale production

Liquid capsule filling for r&d and pilot-scale production

In R&D or pilot-scale production, ensuring the integrity of…

Thin film dryers

Thin film dryers

Dry dissolved or slurried crystallizing or amorphous products to a pourable powder.

Accurate multiple dosing system for powders

Accurate multiple dosing system for powders

Dosing multiple powders in a batch process is time inefficient, especially when…

Continuous in-line softgel drying system

Continuous in-line softgel drying system

High output softgel (or soft gelatin) capsule encapsulating machines can operate be…

Softgel tumble dryer

Softgel tumble dryer

Softgel (or soft gelatin) capsules are a very popular means of delivering oral doses in the pharmaceutica…

Gelatin melters and tanks

Gelatin melters and tanks

When producing high quality softgels its important that the gelatin base is processed and stored co…

Entry level HFFS Machine for flat sachets

Entry level HFFS Machine for flat sachets

Traditional horizontal form fill and seal sachet machines for lower volume lines …

Screener and separator of dry powder

Screener and separator of dry powder

Many industries require the effective screening and separating of a range of dry powder…

Vibrating sieve for liquid solid separation

Vibrating sieve for liquid solid separation

Many industrial processes require the efficient separation of solids from a slu…

Fluid bed dryer for lab scale

Fluid bed dryer for lab scale

Fluidised bed drying (FBD) is a common process in the pharmaceutical industry for drying compou…

Fluid bed dryer and mixer for lab scale

Fluid bed dryer and mixer for lab scale

Designed for pharmaceutical R&D, a lab-scale fluid bed dryer and mixer/granulato…

Microencapsulation system for your drug delivery system

Microencapsulation system for your drug delivery system

Whether you want to improve the stability of nutrients, protect an…

Packaging machine for preformed paper bags from 500 g to 5 kg.

Packaging machine for preformed paper bags from 500 g to 5 kg.

Paper bag filling and closing for larger quantities of mat…

Laboratory-scale vacuum tray drying oven

Laboratory-scale vacuum tray drying oven

Vacuum drying is used to remove moisture from sensitive materials. Drying small bat…

Horizontal paddle vacuum dryer

Horizontal paddle vacuum dryer

Agitated vacuum dryers can be difficult to clean which makes them unsuitable for multi-product…

Vacuum tray dryer with clean-in-place system

Vacuum tray dryer with clean-in-place system

Cabinet tray dryers can be difficult to clean, making their use difficult for …

Rotary vacuum dryer

Rotary vacuum dryer

Powdered products tend to agglomerate during vacuum drying. This adds an additional step to the production…

Horizontal vacuum dryer with eccentric agitator

Horizontal vacuum dryer with eccentric agitator

Conventional dryers are inefficient and can lead to significant mechanical …

Versatile open-mouth bagger

Versatile open-mouth bagger

If you want highly precise bagger for bagging multiple bag materials, here you go. This versatile…

Open-mouth baggers for free flowing powders

Open-mouth baggers for free flowing powders

For bagging free flowing materials into open mouth bags, this system is ideal. …

Metal detection system for aluminum packages

Metal detection system for aluminum packages

The magneto reflection system is ideal for detection of metals in aluminium fo…

Hygienic belt dryer

Hygienic belt dryer

A belt dryer typically applies the product through an infeed chamber onto a perforated horizontal belt, wh…

Air dehumidifier for bulk products

Air dehumidifier for bulk products

When your product or process is sensitive to humidity, using an air dehumidifier may resu…

Let's talk about your project!

Tell us about your production challenge and connect directly with leading manufacturers worldwide
All your data is kept confidential