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Collagen · Answer
The cleanest South African collagen powders are single-ingredient bovine peptides with no sweeteners, flavours or vitamin blends. As of October 2026, ATP Fitness 910 g (R950, R10.44 per 10 g), The Harvest Table Bovine 800 g (R909, R11.36) and Sally-Ann Creed 650 g (R796 special, R12.25) lead on price. Flavoured Biogen tubs use sucralose.
Look for an ingredient list that says collagen and nothing else. "No additives" does not mean tested or contaminant-free, so we separate three things: what is added, what is claimed, and what is verified. Prices are as of October 2026.
| Product | Price (retailer) | R per 10 g | What the listing says |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Fitness 910 g | R950 (ATP shop) | R10.44 | 100% hydrolysed bovine peptides, no sweeteners |
| The Harvest Table Bovine 800 g | R909 (Faithful to Nature) | R11.36 | Pure bovine collagen peptides, grass-fed; no sweetener |
| Sally-Ann Creed Pure 650 g | R796 special, R995 regular | R12.25 | Hydrolysed bovine only; serving not stated |
| Biogen Platinum Collagen with Peptan, unflavoured 280 g | R410 (Biogen shop) | R14.64 | Peptan bovine type I, no sweetener or vitamin C |
| Amandean Premium Peptides 1 kg | R1 499 (Faithful to Nature) | R14.99 | Bovine peptides only |
| Be Bright Original 300 g | R470 sale, R520 regular (Partners Hair) | R15.67 | 100% hydrolysed bovine, types I and III |
ATP Fitness Hydrolysed Collagen is 100% hydrolysed bovine peptides at 10 g per scoop, unflavoured, with no sweeteners, flavours or fillers, and the lowest price per 10 g we priced. Trade-offs: no flavour, a young brand (est. April 2024), and no published third-party or heavy-metal certificate or halaal status on the listings we read. The Harvest Table is the credible alternative; it states Halaal and German origin on its listing.
Not for collagen. Vitamin C matters for collagen synthesis, but you can get it from food; see collagen with vitamin C. For ranked picks, see best collagen powder and best collagen in South Africa.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, living with kidney or liver disease, or taking regular medication, speak to a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian before using supplements.
| Product | Size | Price (source, date) | Servings | R per 10 g | Sweeteners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Fitness Hydrolysed Collagen | 910 g | R950 (ATP Fitness shop, 2026-10) | 91 | R10.44 | None |
| The Harvest Table Bovine Collagen Powder 800 g refill | 800 g | R909 (Faithful to Nature, 2026-10) | 50 | R11.36 | none |
| Sally-Ann Creed Pure Hydrolysed Collagen 650 g | 650 g | R796-R995 (special vs regular) (Faithful to Nature, 2026-10) | — | R12.25 | none |
| Biogen Platinum Collagen with Peptan, Unflavoured 280 g | 280 g | R410 (Biogen shop, 2026-10) | 28 | R14.64 | none (unflavoured) |
| Amandean Premium Collagen Peptides 1 kg | 1 kg | R1 499 (Faithful to Nature, 2026-10) | — | R14.99 | none |
| Be Bright Original Collagen Powder pouch 300 g | 300 g | R470-R520 (sale vs regular) (Partners Hair, 2026-10) | 30 | R15.67 | none listed |
Educational information, not medical advice. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian before using supplements if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication, or living with kidney, liver or heart disease. Prices were observed in October 2026 and are not offers.