Dissolves well, but very expensive per ounce when compared with others
About two months ago, I was offered a free 7.4oz jar of Ketond Collagen Peptides (types I & III) for review via the Amazon Vine Program, and I accepted.<br /><br />I've been using various brands of collagen peptides for almost three years - mostly type I & III.  I can't be 100% clinically certain, but collagen peptides seem to have done a lot of good for the health of my gut - so I'm definitely a fan.<br /><br />The Ketond Collagen Peptides arrives in a resealable 7.4oz plastic jar.  In my case, it was completely unlabeled - I assume, because it was a new product released to me for early Amazon Vine review.  That said, I prefer plastic jars over bags for collagen peptides as they offer the easiest, fuss-free usage.  There is a fairly small plastic serving scoop in the jar.<br /><br />According to the product description here (since my jar had no label), this is a type I & III collagen peptides.  According to the question that I asked of the manufacturer, "the collagen ingredients are from the USA and the product is also manufactured in the USA."  The description also states that the product is from "grass-fed, pasture-raised, Grade A bovine, and are certified hormone-free and 100% non-GMO."  That is all very good.<br /><br />Probably unlike most people who add collagen peptides to liquid for consumption, such as coffee, I tend to add them directly to my meals whenever possible.  However, for the purpose of this review, I tested this Ketond collagen peptides in both hot and cold liquids.  It dissolved as quickly as some of the fastest dissolving peptides I've used in the past, such as [[ASIN:B00XQ2XGAA Sports Research]] or [[ASIN:B07BL69CD2 Orgain]].  Like most collagen peptides, it dissolves notably faster in hot liquids than cold.  In my experience, all unflavored collagen peptides add some very subtle flavor, usually similar to a very, very weak salt.  This is no exception.  Depending on what you put it in, you may or may not be able to detect it.<br /><br />In all honesty, I tend to purchase the cheapest collagen peptides I can per ounce and stock up when I see sales.  There are huge price differences between various brands and aside from subtle differences in they way they dissolve, I seriously doubt there is much actual difference in the efficacy at different price points when compared with other type I & III peptides.  I am willing to pay a higher price for the more complete type I, II, III, V & X peptides.  I try to get certified grass fed whenever possible and would never purchase *any* labelled to have *anything* to do with China.<br /><br />As of the time of this review, this Ketond Collagen Peptides is on the very expensive side per ounce at $4.05.  I've seen some good collagen peptides that I've used for as low as $1.09/ounce.  I've seen others at well over $2/ounce, such as this brand.  Based on the price alone, which is really high for a type I & III peptides powder, I'd give this three stars.  I'll give it an extra star because it dissolves quickly, if that's important to you.  That said, at well under this price point you can easily get a superior type I, II, III, V & X collagen peptides.
Rating: 4 stars