PARISRousselot will be highlighting the benefits of its Peptan collagen peptides for skin beauty, bone and joint health, and as part of nutritional and weight management programs at the Vitafoods 2011 exhibition. Rousselot will also unveil complementary studies on Peptan collagen peptides.

The organoleptic properties of Peptan and its integration into new functional and dietary foods and drinks will be showcased by samples available on Rousselot stand Number 849.

Rousselot said Peptan Beauty products have proven their moisturizing and anti-aging properties in recent clinical studies. For skin care and personal care applications, the new Peptan Cosmetic range has confirmed its ability to stimulate the synthesis of endogenous collagen in a number of different in-vitro studies, according to the company.

In-vitro and in-vivo studies have testified to the advantages of collagen peptides for promoting bone health. Their positive effects on joints have also been reported in numerous studies which have illustrated their efficiency in reducing joint pain in people suffering from arthritis and keen sportsmen and women.

Peptan Collagen has its own research, according to the company, which said it demonstrated its nutritional and functional relevance when used in foods and drinks promoting weight stability and weight loss, and optimizing protein consumption of sportsmen, women and the elderly.

Part of VION N.V. (N.L.), Rousselot® manufactures gelatine and hydrolyzed collagen to the food, pharmaceutical and technical industries. With a staff of 2,400 people, the company operates 12 plants and 10 sales offices in Europe, North America, South America and Asia.

VION N.V. is an international operating food group that produces high-quality foods and ingredients for humans and animals. The company consists of two international operating divisions: VION Ingredients and VION Food. VION has an annual turnover of 9.0 billion and provides employment for 27,000 people worldwide. The VION head office is in Son, the Netherlands.