GUM'vees Collagen Gummies in Prairie Berry come in a single grab-and-go bag of 15 soft gummies, 53 g in all. The whole bag is one serving and provides 2,500 mg of hydrolyzed bovine collagen, plus vitamin D, vitamin E and biotin at 100% of the daily value each. GUM'vees are made by Gummy Nutrition Lab in Edmonton, Alberta, and this bag is sold as a supplemented food.
Nutrition per bag
One 53 g bag has 110 Calories, no fat and 2 g of protein. Carbohydrate is 40 g, of which 11 g is fibre (39% of the daily value), 12 g is sugars and 8 g is polyols. Sodium is 90 mg. The added nutrients are biotin at 30 mcg, vitamin D at 800 IU and vitamin E at 22.4 IU, each 100% of the daily value. The full table is under Ingredients.
What it is made from
Canadian pea fibre comes first, then sorbitol and FOS from sugar cane fibre. The sugars are Canadian beet sugar and Canadian honey, so there are no artificial sweeteners. The collagen is hydrolyzed bovine collagen, types I and III, broken down into small peptides. Citrus pectin sets the gummy, natural flavour and anthocyanins give the berry taste and red colour, and citric acid, malic acid and sodium citrate add tartness. Carnauba wax is the last ingredient. GUMvees lists the gummies as gluten-free and free of the top 11 allergens, with natural colours and flavours.
How it compares
Most collagen comes as an unflavoured powder you stir into coffee or a smoothie. This bag puts the same kind of hydrolyzed collagen into a berry gummy, with nothing to measure. The Mango flavour has the same collagen and vitamin amounts; Prairie Berry is the red, tart-sweet option. GUM'vees also sells boxes of 10 bags for daily use.
How to use it
For ages 14 and older, eat one bag a day, as a snack or after a meal. Do not eat more than one bag a day, and skip it on any day you take another supplemented food or supplement with vitamin D or E. Store the bag in a cool, dry place. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
It suits adults and teens 14 and older who would rather chew their collagen than mix a powder, and anyone who wants a portable bag for a purse, gym bag or carry-on. It contains collagen from cattle, so it is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
GUM'vees Collagen Gummies Prairie Berry FAQ
How much collagen is in a bag?
2,500 mg of hydrolyzed bovine collagen in each 53 g bag of 15 gummies.
Is the whole bag one serving?
Yes. One bag a day is the serving, and the label says not to eat more than one bag a day.
What sweetens it?
Canadian beet sugar and Canadian honey, with sorbitol. There are no artificial sweeteners.
Can children eat it?
The label does not recommend it for anyone under 14.
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Supplemented Food Facts
Per bag (53 g)
Nutrient
Amount
Calories
110
Fat
0 g (0% DV)
Saturated + Trans
0 g + 0 g (0% DV)
Carbohydrate
40 g
Fibre
11 g (39% DV)
Sugars
12 g (12% DV)
Polyols
8 g
Protein
2 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
90 mg (4% DV)
Potassium, calcium, iron
0 mg (0% DV)
Supplemented with
Nutrient
Amount
Biotin
30 mcg (100% DV)
Vitamin D
800 IU (100% DV)
Vitamin E
22.4 IU (100% DV)
Collagen
2500 mg
Ingredients
Canadian Pea Fiber, Sorbitol, FOS (Sugar Cane Fibre), Sugars (Canadian beet sugar, Canadian honey), Collagen, Citrus Pectin, Citric Acid, Natural Flavour, Sodium Citrate, Malic Acid, Anthocyanins, Vitamin E, Vitamin D3, Biotin, Carnauba Wax.
Directions For ages 14 and older: eat 1 bag per day.
Caution: Not recommended for those under 14 years old. Do not eat on the same day as any other supplemented foods or supplements with vitamin D and E. Do not eat more than 1 bag per day.
