What is the source of the gelatin? Beef or???
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Sorry, I don't know, but I suspect equine or bovine...wish it were just fruit pectin, but these gums are so delicious, I just don't want to know.
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I'm sorry I don't know and the bag is long gone so I can't look at ingredients. I'm not sure gelatin is even an ingredient; that's how little I remember.
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NO! Knox gelatin is made from the cartilage and bones of animals, and makes "Jello"-type desserts or broth-thickeners. Pectin is fruit-derived and is what makes jam or jellies gel.
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Just got off the phone with their consumer affairs. These do contain gelatin. The source is pork.
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In essence. both June and James don't know if the gelatin is animal based. We still need an intelligent answer.
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Gelatin is animal based. A friend of mine is a vegetarian and won't eat anything with gelatin in it. I believe it is from animal hooves.
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I found this on the web hope it helps http://blog.radiantlifecatalog.com/bid/49048/Bovine-Gelatin-A-Great-Source-of-Protein
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Gelatin is a yellowish, odorless, and nearly tasteless substance that is made by prolonged boiling of skin, cartilage, and bones from animals. It's made primarily from the stuff meat industries have left over - we're talking about pork skins, horns, and cattle bones. Yummy.
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Hello Ross, We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. As the product information does not indicate that the gelatin used is vegetarian, we cannot guarantee that it is. I have forwarded this concern to the appropriate department for their further resolution. Thank you for bringing this to our attention! Best in health, Jessi V.
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Hello Dan, I am surprised myself that I never checked origin of material to produce this gelatin which printed on the package only "NOW FOODS" as Distributer. I looked their web site but I couldn't find very clear answer. Regarding of consciousness I sent mail to the company. They responded promptly. But i am still not sure Why they couldn't specified of "local maker"- whoever it is,they could make anything in same building their Factory without let us know of. "MADE IN USA"doesn't mean 100% safe that we should always keep in our mind too. You might have now more information than mine.if so,please share information to other consumers! NOW FOODS Beef Gelatin Powder #6509 Manufacturer # 733739065094 Here's copy of their reply ; -----------Begin forwarded message: From : ProductInfo &lt;productinfo@nowfoods.com&gt; Date : September 6, 2013, 6:42:21 PDT Subject : RE: Beef Gelatin source Hello, We purchase this from a local manufacturer and confirm the quality in our facility. Produced and purified in Illinois, USA plant from components (cow hides) manufactured in the USA, Brazil, Argentina or Mexico. See our website for information on our Quality efforts under Elements of Quality. http://www.nowfoods.com/Quality/ Thank you for your inquiry, NOW Product Information Group From: contact_form@sitemail.nowfoods.com [mailto:contact_form@sitemail.nowfoods.com] Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 9:41 PM To: ProductInfo Subject: Contact Form from nowfoods.com
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The container doesn't say grass fed or grass finished. It only says 100% gelatin from beef no pork.
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well,it help the boby in lot of ways,protein booster,skin health,digetion ,loose weight,drink purifier,it"s ok Gelatin is derived from collagen, an insoluble fibrous protein which is the principal constituent of connective tissues and bones. Cattle hides are the least used gelatin raw material in North America today. Ossein usually requires more liming than cattle hides. Porkskin is currently the most significant raw material source for production of edible gelatin in North America.
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Yes it is gelatin. It is the bones, hides, ears etc. of the animal, which when brought to that state makes gelatin in its purest form.It really helps the joints. I drink it twice a day. No flavor I put it in pineapple juice which is an enzyme that helps break down the proteins..
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I'm looking at a bottle right now, and the label states that the glucosamine is derived from a vegetable source. The label gives no information about where the chondroitin comes from, but it is usually derived from cow, pig, or shark cartilage. If you're vegetarian, you'll probably have to find a different product. If you need to be absolutely sure about the source of ingredients, contact the company directly at jointjuice.com or call their customer service number: 888-642-9941.
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The only ingredient is gelatin. Gelatin is a powder derived from animal source, and is a protein.
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Honestly, grassed does not matter for gelatin. You want grass fed beef for the better fats; but gelatin is fat-free.
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I called them and they said it was from grass feed beef. The woman I spoke with said they had not updated their packaging to reflect this as of yet.
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No pork written in the ingredients, just "Gelatin" and it might be from Pig source or from other source!