BulkSupplements.com Porcine Collagen Powder – Hydrolyzed Collagen Powder, Collagen Supplement, Collagen Protein Powder – Gluten Free, 2500mg per Serving, 1kg (2.2 lbs) (Pack of 1)

Effective collagen product at the right price.
This collagen product does not taste great but collagen products don’t in general. It is not too bad. My fingernails grow like crazy. It has not helped my elbow joints noticeably but I have rheumatoid arthritis.Normally collagen makes a significant difference. I will up my dose. It dissolves reasonably well. I couldn’tget my regular brand so I am trying this one. The cost is better.

Fine Texture, Different Taste
Let me start by saying that this review will not focus on whether collagen from this brand works better than collagen from another brand. It’s difficult to determine that in a short period of time. Instead, I’ll be focusing on the taste, solubility, and texture of the collagen.I’ve never tried anything from Bulk Supplements before, but I’ve always read good reviews about their affordable bulk protein powders. As I started using collagen (because I’m getting older), my primary goal was to improve my skin, although any benefits for joints and tendons would be a bonus.I’ve tried a few different brands, including the popular VP brand sold everywhere, a German brand available on Amazon, and a store brand. All of these were bovine collagen. I also tried marine collagen from VP.What I’ve noticed with all these brands is that eventually, I needed to take 2 level tablespoons of powder per day to reach the recommended 10-12g. My routine involves scooping 2 tablespoons into a coffee cup, adding a bit of cane sugar and a drizzle of flavored simple syrup (like salted caramel, etc.), brewing a 6 oz k-cup of coffee, mixing it in, and drinking it in the morning.In terms of dissolving, all the collagen brands I’ve tried so far dissolve nicely with just a few hard stirs from a teaspoon. They have no taste and don’t change the consistency of the coffee.However, the Bulk Supplements Porcine Collagen is different. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s porcine collagen (which I’ve heard is the best for the skin) or because it’s Bulk Supplements. First of all, the powder is much finer in the Bulk Supplements Porcine Collagen. Every time I open the pouch or scoop some powder, a puff of powder floats up in the air. Other collagen types are grittier and heavier, but I don’t mind that, although it’s slightly more inconvenient to deal with the dust.You would think that the finer the powder, the easier it would dissolve, but that’s not the case here. The BS Porcine Collagen tends to clump up and requires more agitation and mixing to dissolve. I find that using an inexpensive handheld milk frother helps dissolve it eventually, but it does require more effort.The smell of the powder is not neutral like the others. It has a very faint smell of pork rinds, but it doesn’t bother me.Now, here’s the interesting part: I can’t use 2 tablespoons of this collagen in 1 cup of my usual coffee. The taste changes. It’s not necessarily good or bad, just different. It adds a hint of savoriness to my coffee, which is weird. When I use only 1 tablespoon, that taste disappears. To compensate for the missing tablespoon, I have to drink it with something else later, like juice or a powdered electrolyte drink.In conclusion, it’s difficult to determine whether the differences I’ve experienced are due to Bulk Supplements or Porcine Collagen. I haven’t been able to find Porcine Collagen from any other brand to make a comparison. After I finish this pack, I’ll try the bovine collagen from Bulk Supplements and see if the differences persist. Keep an eye out for my review there.

Horrible taste with an even worse smell
It smells and tastes like a farm animal. Some people might not mind it, but it’s too strong for me (and I bought the 1 kg bag or 400 servings 😫). I made the awful mistake of adding a teaspoon of powder into a tall glass of water. I struggled to gulp it all down. Later, I tried adding it to sweetened tea and that was more palatable (although it still tasted like a wild horse). I think it would be best to add it to meaty/savory food and broth for flavor synergy. EDIT: Cinnamon seems to significantly cut down the terrible flavor and odor.It’s not very clear whether this product mainly consists of low molecular weight collagen peptides or high molecular weight collagen in powder form. The product descriptions are confusing.

Dissolves well in coffee
Use a scoop in your bulletproof coffee in the morning, use a small hand blender and it mixes well and even gets a bit “frothy”. Seems to keep my nails needing a trim quite often. Not a scientists, but I think it is doing what it is advertised to do.