Patent ID: 9156950
Filing Date: 2015-10-13
Classification: C08H,C08J,C08K,C08L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A homogeneous thermoplastic collagen-based composition consisting of: 40 wt % to 65 wt % of non-crosslinked dry collagen powder particles and being based on a fibril forming collagen wherein said collagen has been denatured to a degree of at least 90%, having an average molecular weight of at least 500 kD, a solubility equal to or greater than 25% in water at 60° C. and a particle size in the range of about 30 μm to about 350 μm; 10 wt % to 20 wt % of glycerin; and an additive selected from the group consisting of proteins, biodegradable polymers, blowing agents, modifiers, fillers, lubricants, preservatives, colorants, flowability improvers, flavouring agents and scents, nutritional agents and mixtures thereof; and 20 wt % to 40 wt % of water; wherein said non-crosslinked dry collagen powder and said water from the homogeneous thermoplastic collagen-based composition.