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Gelatine is a safe and healthy foodstuff.
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Gelatine is a pure collagen protein obtained from animal raw materials. Most gelatine is obtained from pig skin. Other raw materials are cattle split and bones.

As a consequence of the BSE crisis many consumers are uncertain about the safety of gelatine. Although this is understandable, it is groundless: International studies and experts have confirmed that gelatine is quite safe.

The quality of gelatine at the highest standard is guaranteed by

  • The Selection of the Raw Materials 
    The European gelatine manufacturers use only raw materials from healthy animals that have been examined by a vet and whose meat you would find on your butcher’s counter.
  • The Production Process  
    Gelatine is produced in modern, highly technological industrial installations. All GME member companies are certified according to the internationally applicable ISO 9002 standard, a quality management system.
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