Tag: Animal source

Monoglycerides, common food emulsifiers, can be derived from either animal or vegetable fats, which dictates their kosher status. This dual sourcing means that for kosher consumers, identifying whether monoglycerides are kosher requires careful attention and reliable certification.

Over 90% of the collagen found in the body is type I collagen. Bovine collagen, a widely consumed supplement, is predominantly sourced from the skin, bones, and cartilage of cows, utilizing by-products from the beef industry to create valuable health products.

Historically, one of the most concentrated animal sources for phosphatidylserine supplements was bovine cortex, or cow brain. Today, however, health and safety concerns have prompted a significant shift toward safer, plant-based origins for this brain-boosting phospholipid.

Over 65% of the world's adult population has a reduced ability to digest lactose, the key carbohydrate in milk. This highlights a crucial fact for nutrition: lactose is the only sugar with an animal source, produced exclusively by mammals for milk production.