Collagen is a natural protein found in animal tissues

there is a chemical extracted from cattle hides called collagen.  Collagen is a natural protein found in animal tissues, including skins, and is a major component of the body's connective tissue.

 Collagen extracted from livestock hides is used in several industries and applications, including:

 Food industry: Collagen is used as a stabilizer and colorant in processed meat products, such as sausages and minced meat.  It is also used in the manufacture of sweets and drinks.

 Pharmaceutical industry: 

Collagen is used in the manufacture of medicines and nutritional supplements, as it is considered a nutritional supplement to enhance the health of the skin, hair, and nails.

 Cosmetic industry: Collagen is used in the manufacture of skin and hair care products, such as creams, skin lotions, and cosmetics.

  Medical industries: Collagen is used in the manufacture of artificial materials for plastering and splinting in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

 Collagen can be extracted from cattle hides through a process known as hydrolyzation, where the collagen is converted into gelatin, then purified and dried for use in various industries.

 there are also other sources of collagen, such as fish and poultry, and the properties of collagen extracted from different sources vary slightly.

The process of extracting collagen from cattle hide includes several steps. Here are the basic steps for collagen extraction:

 Leather preparation: Leather must be clean and free of impurities. The remaining fatty and fleshy tissues are removed and the hides are washed well.

 Soaking: Place the hides in a large basin with an alkaline solution. Alkalis such as sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide are used to improve solubility and extraction. The hides are purified for several hours or days at a suitable temperature.

  Enzymatic analysis: After soaking, hydrolase enzymes such as papain are added so that the protein chains in the skin break down into small pieces. This is done by adding a solution containing enzymes to the hides and controlling the temperature and time.

  Purification and filtration: Hydrolyzed collagen is separated from other differences by filtration. The solution containing collagen is collected and separated from other substances such as impurities and enzymes.

  Drying: The extracted pure collagen is dried using appropriate drying techniques, such as air drying or freeze drying, to obtain the final collagen powder.

 After these steps, collagen is ready for use in various industries.

 It should be noted that the collagen extraction process can vary slightly between different companies and factories, and specific methods and techniques may be used depending on specific needs and requirements.