Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Goat Skin Gelatin: Promising Alternative for Food and Pharma
Scientists have found a new way to make gelatin, using the skin of Black Bengal goats.
Gelatin is used in many foods and medicines.
This new gelatin could be a good option for people who don't eat beef or pork.
The special gelatin from the goat skin is strong and has good properties.
They compared the gelatin from two types of goats and found that the one from the Black Bengal goats worked the best.
It is also a good use of a part of the animal that is often thrown away.
This new gelatin is made in a special way that makes it extra strong.
Researchers identified superior gelatin from Black Bengal goat skin.
Study highlights its potential as a halal alternative in food and pharma.
Freeze-dried gelatin from Black Bengal goats showed better gel strength.
BBG gelatin had higher hydroxyproline content and improved texture.
Unique peptides in BBG gelatin suggest breed-specific characteristics.
- Who
- Researchers from ICAR-National Meat Research Institute and College of Veterinary Sciences.
- What
- A superior gelatin has been identified from the skin of Black Bengal goats for potential use in pharma and food sectors.
- When
- The study was published in the latest issue of Small Ruminant Research.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To provide a halal alternative for food and pharma sectors and valorize underutilized goat skin.
- Source Material
- Black Bengal goats
- Potential Applications
- Food and pharmaceutical sectors
- BBG Gelatin Strength
- Gel strength of 453g
- Research Institution
- ICAR-National Meat Research Institute
- Predominant Protein
- Collagen type I-α1