PRODUCTS/APPLICATIONS
Our gelatin has unique characteristics that make it especially useful as a gelling agent, binder, emulsifier, or thickener. Its melt-in-your-mouth characteristics and its ability to form thermo-reversible gels, are two of its most desirable properties.
FOOD
With its natural versatility, gelatin has numerous and varied uses in the processing of many food products. In confections, gelatin is a key ingredient in products such as marshmallows, mints, and gummy candy. The dairy industry makes extensive use of gelatin in the manufacture of sour cream, yogurt, ice cream, cheese and specialty desserts, while meat processors depend on the properties of gelatin in the production of head cheese, pates, and luncheon meats. As an ingredient that is both high in protein and virtually calorie free, gelatin is invaluable in the processing of these and many more food products.
PHARMACEUTICALS AND COSMETICS
Nitta Gelatin Canada provides many different grades of gelatin for a variety of uses in the pharmaceutical industry. It is a key ingredient in the production of soft and hard shell gelatin capsules. Many tablet formulations require a gelatin component to bind ingredients and utilize a gelatin coating to ease swallowing and mask unpleasant tastes.
Cosmetics companies are also important users of gelatin. Its properties are particularly well suited for encapsulation of bath oils, in moisturizing lotions and skin creams, making it an important contributor to how we look and feel every day.
OTHER APPLICATIONS
Gelatin is used in a wide range of technical applications. Nitta Gelatin Canada Inc. is well equipped to supply many different grades of technical gelatins for different uses. In the beer, juice and wine industries, gelatin is used as a clarifying agent. Gelatin is also used in the production of photographic paper. Other commercial applications include the manufacture of adhesives, matches, and specialty micro-encapsulated products.