About the collection
Written by the Plenthera team (orthomolecularly trained). Scientifically reviewed in May 2026. Last updated: 28 May 2026.
Big Food Collagen is a product from the range of the Dutch wholefood brand Big Food. Big Food Collagen is a grass-fed bovine collagen powder — type 1 and 3 collagen peptides. For skin, joints and connective tissue. Odourless and tasteless. On this page you will find all Plenthera products from Big Food Collagen, plus background on use, dosage and origin.
On this pageAbout Big Food · What is Collagen used for? · How do you use it? · Frequently asked questions · Combine with · Sources
About Big Food
Big Food is a Dutch wholefood brand focused on ancestral nutrition: freeze-dried grass-fed organs, bone broth, and wholefood supplements such as psyllium, creatine, colostrum and cacao. Products are processed as little as possible and produced or packed in the Netherlands.
What is Collagen used for?
Big Food Collagen is a grass-fed bovine collagen powder — type 1 and 3 collagen peptides. For skin, joints and connective tissue. Odourless and tasteless.
How do you use it?
Dosage
5-15 g per day.
When to take it
Mix into coffee, tea, a smoothie or soup — cold or hot.
Frequently asked questions
What is Big Food Collagen?
Big Food Collagen is a grass-fed bovine collagen powder — type 1 and 3 collagen peptides. For skin, joints and connective tissue. Odourless and tasteless. Part of the Dutch Big Food range.
Is Big Food Collagen grass-fed or organic?
Wherever possible, Big Food chooses grass-fed, organic or wild-caught sources. See the specific product label for current certification.
How much collagen per day?
See the product page and the label for exact recommendations. The dosage of wholefood supplements varies per product.
Can I take Collagen during pregnancy?
Wholefood supplements are generally safe. Take extra care with liver supplements because of vitamin A limits. If in doubt: consult your midwife.
Does Collagen contain allergens?
See the product label for exact allergen information.
Why a Dutch wholefood supplement?
Local production shortens transport chains, supports Dutch farmers and makes raw materials quickly traceable.
Combining with other categories
Big Food Collagen fits into a wholefood approach:
- Big Food — all Big Food products
- Ancestral food — ancestral wholefood context
- Superfoods & Mushrooms — broader wholefood category
- Supplements — for the broader picture
- Collagen — overview of all collagen types
- Bovine collagen — other bovine collagen products
- Beauty & More — skin context
Sources & references
- Big Food — product dossiers and origin information
- EFSA — Regulation (EU) 432/2012 (where relevant)
- Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) — wholefood and organ meat
Disclaimer: This text is for information purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If in doubt, always consult your doctor or an orthomolecular therapist.