Trust worthy Collagen peptides brand?

[Annieoh]

Hi all. I’ve searched high and low for a certified gluten-free collagen peptide from a company whose allergen statement is clear. Not just the standard “does not include gluten containing ingredients”. I’m super sensitive and need to avoid products that were made in shared facilities. Anyone who can share a trusted brand I would sure appreciate it! I used to use Vital Proteins but have had reactions. Despite the gluten-free claim, They do process on shared lines as does Anthony’s and several other Supposedly gluten-free powders. Before posting I scrubbed the site for this exact question and haven’t found it, Just a lot of recommendations for products that don’t address the cross contamination issue. 

[RMJ]

This is certified gluten free:

Country Life Maxi-Collagen

I just went to the GFCO (Gluten Free Certification Organization) website, which certifies products as being gluten free, and put collagen into the search box. There were quite a few listings.

GFCO product finder

 

[Annieoh]

4 hours ago, RMJ said:

Thanks RMJ! Didn’t know this site. Also I went out today and found Primal Kitchen’s collagen peptides (saw that it’s also listed on the GFCO website) at a local natural grocer. Says it’s gluten-free certified along with an allergen statement that at least let’s me know they’d disclose if there was something to be wary of. so I guess I’ll give it a try.

 

[Mayflowers]

I like Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Powder.  Comes in Vanilla and Chocolate. No grains and Paleo. 

[Annieoh]

Thank you. I’ll try this. Unfortunately Primal kitchen turned out to be a disappointment. Their Allergan statement or lack there of was hidden. I had to do a search for it on their website. It was presented as a vague fake sounding Q&A Pasted here. 
Q: I have an allergy, is the collagen manufactured in a facility that contains allergens?

A: The collagen is manufactured in a shared facility and on a shared line with all 8 major allergens. They have an allergen control program and specific cleaning/testing protocols to avoid allergen residues.

for a lot of very sensitive people, the whole “cleaning protocol” Doesn’t work. Regardless stuff like this should be more easily found when a company’s website and on the containers of themselves .

 

[MichellelJackson]

Hi, I recently called and spoke with vital proteins about their chocolate collagen protein powder. I was skeptical as well because it said made without gluten, but when I called and asked I spoke with a dietitian on their team who said that there is no gluten in the protein products and that the only things produced on the same lines were the other Powders which are also made without gluten. I feel like I can’t trust anything these days but I wanted to put that out there to see if anyone had anything to say to that. 

[Scott Adams]

I would say that it's always best to use a brand that includes "gluten-free" on the label, but there are also lots of naturally gluten-free items that are safe and don't include this on their labels. It seems like their dietitian ought to know, but I do understand why you may not trust this advice. My question to them would be, why not include "gluten-free" on your labels?

[Ted Wolff]

I gather that many "manufacturers" might not be actual manufacturers of products or ingredients, but more a processor who blends ingredients into another products. In order to follow FDA guidelines , the company would have to "ensure" that their claim "gluten-free" comply with federal regulations.(below).If they do not have these measures in place, they might shy away from the claim, even when they would be safe.

FDA:

Quote

"However, manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that foods bearing a “gluten-free” claim comply with 21 CFR 101.91. Among other requirements, this means that any unavoidable gluten present in a food labeled “gluten-free” is less than 20 ppm. Manufacturers may choose to use effective quality control tools to ensure that any foods they label “gluten-free” do not contain 20 ppm or more gluten, such as:

conducting in-house gluten testing of starting ingredients or finished foods,

employing a third-party laboratory to conduct in-house gluten testing,

requesting certificates of gluten analysis from ingredient suppliers, or

participating in a third-party “gluten-free” certification program. "

 

[Mayflowers]

Well, I stand corrected on Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Powder.  I really don't like that company now. They said it their FAQs that the formula was paleo and grain free.

then I emailed and question why then don't have  "gluten free" OR even "paleo" on the container and they write back saying oh, the Bone Broth Powder is not gluten free! Never buying from them again and I'm going to try Primal Kitchen. At least they say they are Paleo..

[Scott Adams]

If there is any added wheat it must be disclosed on their ingredient label with "Contains: Wheat." It's possible that the gluten might come from a barley ingredient, for example malt extract, and then this would not be required. Hopefully this loophole in current labelling laws can one day be corrected.

[Mayflowers]

I guess the gluten came from barley. There is nothing on the label stating that there is any kind of gluten in the formula, which is telling me that this company

is not one that I care to do business with. 

[the-sprawl]

28 minutes ago, Scott Adams said:

If there is any added wheat it must be disclosed on their ingredient label with "Contains: Wheat." It's possible that the gluten might come from a barley ingredient, for example malt extract, and then this would not be required. Hopefully this loophole in current labelling laws can one day be corrected.

I’ve run into this scenario with vitamins on Amazon that were labeled gluten free but listed malt syrup in the ingredients list. FDA guidelines say you aren’t allowed to have an ingredient called malt syrup (likely barley) and still label your product gluten free. I made a review noting this and tried to submit something with Amazon to note the FDA noncompliance but I don’t think they really cared.

[Scott Adams]

So malt syrup can come from rice or other gluten-free grains, and if it says "gluten-free" on the label that would likely be the case, but the company would be wise to label it fully, by including the source, for example: malt (from rice).

[Mayflowers]

From Ancient Nutrition: "I hope you're doing well! Our products are not Certified Gluten Free or Grain Free at this time which is why we do not include that on the label. With that said, many of our products will have Gluten Free listed under the Dietary Restrictions, if there are less than 20ppm of gluten."

[Scott Adams]

Good to know!

[GF-Cate]

@Annieoh The Garden of Life brand has collagen peptides that are NSF certified gluten-free and GFCO certified. I use several products from this brand because they I also need certified products and theirs are clearly labeled if CGF (and sold in many stores in my area, though available online as well). Now if they would only make the font a little larger so the labels were easier to read!  😉

https://www.gardenoflife.com/collagen-peptides

https://www.gardenoflife.com/certified-gluten-free

[Ashly schaible]

On 2/13/2022 at 12:09 PM, Annieoh said:

Hi all. I’ve searched high and low for a certified gluten-free collagen peptide from a company whose allergen statement is clear. Not just the standard “does not include gluten containing ingredients”. I’m super sensitive and need to avoid products that were made in shared facilities. Anyone who can share a trusted brand I would sure appreciate it! I used to use Vital Proteins but have had reactions. Despite the gluten-free claim, They do process on shared lines as does Anthony’s and several other Supposedly gluten-free powders. Before posting I scrubbed the site for this exact question and haven’t found it, Just a lot of recommendations for products that don’t address the cross contamination issue. 

I too have to read the allergies where they make it, most protien powders say gluten free but are made on machines that have gluten, vital collegen is not for celiac 

[Scott Adams]

Here is one:

https://shop.organixx.com/products/clean-sourced-collagens