Category
Keratin
The beta form (our specialisation) and its advantage over alpha, structure, applications in cosmetology and trichology.
3 articles
Keratin · Collagen · Formulation · Research
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We review the global literature on keratin and collagen. We analyse the products of our competitors with particular care. All so that the final products from our laboratory fully satisfy the client and meet the strictest quality standards.
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Category
Collagen
Type II collagen (our specialisation) against types I and III, hydrolysis, peptide bioavailability, amino acid profiles.
4 articles
Category
Formulation
Formulation stability, challenge testing, production scale-up, pH control.
2 articles
Category
Research
Scientific cooperation, HPLC methodologies, validation, industry reports.
1 article
Pillar articles
Most read.
Articles that explain the fundamentals of our specialisation. Written by formulators — not by copywriters.
KERATIN · 10 MIN READ
Beta- vs alpha-keratin — molecular differences
Why does the beta form of keratin from turkey feathers behave differently from wool alpha-keratin? Pleated sheet structure, hydrogen bonds, solubility.
Read the articleCOLLAGEN · 8 MIN READ
Turkey vs bovine collagen — amino acid profile
A comparison of three collagen sources: bovine, marine and turkey. Histidine, proline, BCAAs — which amino acids differ significantly and why it matters.
Read the articleFORMULATION · 12 MIN READ
Enzymatic hydrolysis — the role of temperature and pH
How we select hydrolysis conditions to obtain a hydrolysate with the target peptide molecular weight. Proteases, process control, real-time HPLC monitoring.
Read the articleCOLLAGEN · 10 MIN READ
The collagen triple helix — protein structure
Why native collagen has three intertwined polypeptide chains. The role of glycine and hydroxyproline, hydrogen bonds, thermal denaturation.
Read the articleKERATIN · 6 MIN READ
Disulphide bridges — how they work
Cysteine and S-S bonds determine the stiffness of the fibre. Beta-keratin from turkey feathers has fewer disulphide bridges than wool keratin — which makes it more flexible and lets it penetrate the hair instead of forming a stiff film.
Read the articleCOLLAGEN · 8 MIN READ
Collagen types I, II, III — the differences
28 collagen types in the human body, 3 of them key: type I (skin, bones), type II (cartilage), type III (blood vessels). Which type to supplement and for whom.
Read the articlePractical knowledge base
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Technical data sheets for our proprietary raw materials — full specifications to download as PDF. Click on the square of your choice.
RAW MATERIAL DATA SHEET · TURIKER
Beta-keratin from turkey feather
Full technical specification: amino acid profile, molecular weight, pH parameters, microbiology, certificates, applications in formulation.
Download PDFRAW MATERIAL DATA SHEET · TURICOL
Turkey type II collagen
Full technical specification: amino acid profile, peptide bioavailability, hydrolysis parameters, microbiology, certificates, applications in supplements and cosmetics.
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