Bone broth protein
Bone broth protein suppliers and sourcing guide
Bone broth protein is broth made by simmering animal bones (usually chicken or beef, sometimes with cartilage and connective tissue) in water for many hours, then filtering, defatting, concentrating and spray drying the liquid into a powder. Most of the protein is collagen-derived gelatin and peptides, and powders typically run about 85 to 95% protein. It is sold for powdered drinks, soups and protein blends.
- Category
- Proteins and amino acids
- Also known as
- bone broth powder · dehydrated bone broth · chicken bone broth protein · beef bone broth protein
- Facts checked
- November 2026
Forms and grades of bone broth protein
Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.
Chicken bone broth protein
Made from chicken bones and often cartilage; the most common type in protein powders.
Beef bone broth protein
Made from cattle bones, which brings in the cattle-material rules described below.
Organic and grass-fed or pasture-raised
Made from bones of certified organic or grass-fed animals, with documentation for each lot.
Flavored and unflavored
Plain powder for blending, or seasoned powders sold as sipping broth bases.
What to check on the COA
Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.
- Protein (Kjeldahl or Dumas)
- Total nitrogen times a stated factor (often 5.55 for collagen-rich material or 6.25), as-is and on a dry basis.
- Amino acid profile
- Amino acids by HPLC, with glycine, proline and hydroxyproline confirming collagen content.
- Moisture, fat, ash and sodium
- Proximate analysis plus sodium, which can be high in broth powders.
- Heavy metals
- Lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury by ICP-MS; bone-derived ingredients are often screened closely for lead.
- Microbiology
- Total plate count, coliforms, yeast and mold, Salmonella, E. coli and Clostridium perfringens.
Storage, lots and expiry
Storage and shelf life
Store sealed, cool and dry; the powder is hygroscopic and cakes when it takes up moisture. Shelf life comes from the supplier's specification, with a retest of moisture and micro for older stock.
Lots and expiry dates
Record species, protein and heavy metal results for each lot, along with country of origin. For beef bone broth, keep the cattle-material documentation required by FDA in the lot file.
Regulatory status
Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.
For bone broth protein made from cattle, 21 CFR 189.5 states that no human food shall be manufactured from, processed with, or otherwise contain prohibited cattle materials.
Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)21 CFR 189.5 defines specified risk materials to include the brain, skull, eyes, spinal cord and vertebral column (with listed exclusions) of cattle 30 months of age and older.
Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)Makers of human food that contains material from cattle must keep records sufficient to demonstrate it does not contain prohibited cattle materials (21 CFR 189.5).
Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)
This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.
Bone broth protein suppliers
Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.
We are checking bone broth protein suppliers now
Every listing is checked against the supplier’s own website before it goes live, so this list fills in over the coming weeks. The specs and COA checklist above are ready today.
Sell bone broth protein? Request a listingFrequently asked questions
What forms of bone broth protein can brands buy?
Common forms include chicken bone broth protein, beef bone broth protein, organic and grass-fed or pasture-raised and flavored and unflavored. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.
What should the COA for bone broth protein include?
Expect protein (Kjeldahl or Dumas), amino acid profile, moisture, fat, ash and sodium, heavy metals and microbiology, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.
How should bone broth protein be stored?
Store sealed, cool and dry; the powder is hygroscopic and cakes when it takes up moisture. Shelf life comes from the supplier's specification, with a retest of moisture and micro for older stock.
What is the regulatory status of bone broth protein?
For bone broth protein made from cattle, 21 CFR 189.5 states that no human food shall be manufactured from, processed with, or otherwise contain prohibited cattle materials. 21 CFR 189.5 defines specified risk materials to include the brain, skull, eyes, spinal cord and vertebral column (with listed exclusions) of cattle 30 months of age and older. Makers of human food that contains material from cattle must keep records sufficient to demonstrate it does not contain prohibited cattle materials (21 CFR 189.5).
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