What is the best collagen powder without additives in South Africa?
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.
- Single-ingredient bovine collagen powders cost R10.44–R15.67 per 10 g at the six products we compared (October 2026).
- Biogen's flavoured collagen tubs use sucralose; Grape and Red Apple also contain polydextrose.
- We found no verified heavy-metal certificate for any collagen product sold in South Africa.
- SAIDS does not certify or endorse any supplement brand.
What is the best collagen powder without additives?
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.
Which collagen powders are single ingredient?
| 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 |
Which products contain extras?
- Biogen flavoured tubs (320 g, R409.99–R419.99): sucralose in all flavours, polydextrose in Grape and Red Apple.
- Noa & Co Collagen Creamer (350 g, R749): coconut milk powder, a fibre (Fibregum) and natural vanilla flavour.
- Be Bright Luminate (500 g, R830): adds hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and zinc, with amounts not stated.
- Beauty Gen Naked Collagen Plus Creatine (450 g, R499): adds 5 g creatine and chromium picolinate per serving.
- Capsules: Dis-Chem Gold and Biogen capsules use a bovine gelatine shell and 10 mg vitamin C, with only 1.2 g collagen a day at the label dose.
How does ATP Fitness compare?
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.
What "clean" does not tell you
- Contaminants. We found no verified heavy-metal certificate for any collagen product. Only New Leaf's marine tablets claim heavy-metal testing, and the scheme is not named. Ask for a certificate of analysis; see collagen heavy metals and contamination.
- Claims. At least one collagen listing we saw advertises "FDA Approved" and "WADA certified"; neither is a normal or verified description for a supplement, and SAIDS endorses no brand.
Do you need additives?
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.
Products mentioned, with dated prices
| Product | Size | Price | Servings | R per 10 g | Sweeteners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Fitness Hydrolysed Collagen | 910 g | R950ATP Fitness shop, Oct 2026 | 91 | R10.44 | None |
| The Harvest Table Bovine Collagen Powder 800 g refill | 800 g | R909Faithful to Nature, Oct 2026 | 50 | R11.36 | none |
| Sally-Ann Creed Pure Hydrolysed Collagen 650 g | 650 g | R796-R995 (special vs regular)Faithful to Nature, Oct 2026 | — | R12.25 | none |
| Biogen Platinum Collagen with Peptan, Unflavoured 280 g | 280 g | R410Biogen shop, Oct 2026 | 28 | R14.64 | none (unflavoured) |
| Amandean Premium Collagen Peptides 1 kg | 1 kg | R1 499Faithful to Nature, Oct 2026 | — | R14.99 | none |
| Be Bright Original Collagen Powder pouch 300 g | 300 g | R470-R520 (sale vs regular)Partners Hair, Oct 2026 | 30 | R15.67 | none listed |
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Sources
- Consumer Reports via OPB (Oct 2025): lead in popular protein powders
- SAIDS (South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport) FAQ: supplements, strict liability, medication check
- ASC Food Safety Training: Food labelling regulations in South Africa, what R146 actually requires
- Australian Institute of Sport Supplement Framework: Group B (emerging evidence)
Educational information only, 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.
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