--- title: Industrial Glue Blog - LD Davis | Gelatin (2) description: Gelatin | We write regularly on a wide range of industrial glue topics including types and uses of glues as well as varying applications. (2) --- [![LD Davis Glues & Gelatin](https://blog.lddavis.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lddavis-logo.png?width=230&height=84&name=lddavis-logo.png "LD Davis Glues & Gelatin")](https://www.lddavis.com/) [1.800.833.6199](tel:+18008336199) - [About](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/) - [Why LD Davis?](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/why-ld-davis/) - [Industries We Serve](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/industries-we-serve/) - [Management Team](https://www.lddavis.com/about-us/management-team/) - [Lab Capabilities](https://www.lddavis.com/lab-capabilities/) - [Products](https://www.lddavis.com/products/) - [Eco-friendly Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/eco-friendly-glue/) - [Liquid Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/liquid-glue/) - [Hot Melt Glue](https://www.lddavis.com/products/hot-melt-glue/) - [Gelatin](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) - [Stay Tape](https://www.lddavis.com/products/stay-tape/) - [Applications](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/) - [Bookbinding](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/book-binding/) - [Sustainable Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/sustainable-packaging/) - [Rigid Box](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/rigid-box-glues/) - [Laminating](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/laminating/) - [Food & Beverage Packaging](https://www.lddavis.com/applications/food-beverage-packaging/) - [Resources](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com) - [FAQs](https://www.lddavis.com/resources/faqs/) - [Contact](https://www.lddavis.com/contact-us/) - [Order Now](https://info.lddavis.com/place-an-order-lddavis-main) Blog At LD Davis, we pride ourselves on being an educational resource for our customers, our prospects and the community. Our blog is a helpful learning tool for those wanting to know more about glue best practices, news in the industry and simple answers to common glue questions. Hear it straight from the experts in every post. [Subscribe to our blog updates.](https://info.lddavis.com/blog-subscribe) ### Most Popular Posts [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Mystery%20Uncovered_%20Color%20Variations%20in%20Protein%20Glue.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/protein-glue-color-variations) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Jan 2, 2018, 8:25:40 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [Mystery Uncovered: Color Variations in Protein Glue](https://blog.lddavis.com/protein-glue-color-variations) If you have used protein glue (animal glue, hide glue) chances are you have wondered: Why is my glue a different color than my last order? In this post, we will dive into this ‘mystery’. [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/protein-glue-color-variations) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/So%20What%20is%20Animal%20Glue%20Really%20Made%20Of_.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/so-what-is-animal-glue-really-made-of) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Nov 7, 2017, 9:48:30 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [So What is Animal Glue Really Made Of?](https://blog.lddavis.com/so-what-is-animal-glue-really-made-of) We've all heard the old saying "taking the horse to the glue factory". As glue manufacturers, this old saying drives us a little nutty. Here's why... [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/so-what-is-animal-glue-really-made-of) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/What%20is%20gelatin%20based%20glue_.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/gelatin-based-glue) [Posted by Maria Ceschan on Jun 13, 2017, 8:46:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/maria-ceschan) ## [What is Gelatin Based Glue?](https://blog.lddavis.com/gelatin-based-glue) Before the 1970's, the primary ingredient in our protein glues was extracted collagen from hides of bovine and porcine.  [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/gelatin-based-glue) [![LD Davis Blog](https://blog.lddavis.com/hubfs/Lab%20Testing%20of%20Glue%20Raw%20Materials_%20Jelly%20Strength%20Tests.png)](https://blog.lddavis.com/lab-testing-of-glue-raw-materials-jelly-strength-tests) [Posted by LD Davis Team on Jun 21, 2016, 9:00:00 AM](https://blog.lddavis.com/author/ld-davis-team) ## [Lab Testing of Glue Raw Materials: Jelly Strength Tests](https://blog.lddavis.com/lab-testing-of-glue-raw-materials-jelly-strength-tests) Our protein glue products are based on gelatin protein which is derived from the hydrolysis of collagen. Collagen is a protein ingredient of animal hide, tissue and bone. We source our [gelatin](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) in the form of soft gel netting which is recycled from pharmaceutical companies. Protein glue is composed of polyamides of alpha-amino acids. The solubility of protein glues in water is due in large part to the fact that five of the major constituent amino acids present in glue possess high water solubility. [Protein glues](https://www.lddavis.com/products/gelatin-adhesives/) are insoluble in oils, waxes, organic solvents and absolute alcohol. They may be emulsified in water-oil or oil-water systems. [Read More \>](https://blog.lddavis.com/lab-testing-of-glue-raw-materials-jelly-strength-tests) [« Previous Page](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/gelatin/page/1) | [Next Page »](https://blog.lddavis.com/topic/gelatin/page/3) --- [View All Posts](https://blog.lddavis.com/all) Copyright © 2026 LD Davis. 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