Gelatein® — High-Protein, Sugar-Free Gelatin for Therapeutic Nutrition

Gelatein® is a medical-grade, ready-to-eat gelatin dessert engineered to deliver high-quality protein in a form that’s easy to swallow, manage, and digest. It’s ideal for people with increased protein needs—such as those recovering from surgery, wound healing, oncology care, bariatrics, or dysphagia diets—while offering a sugar-free, low-electrolyte profile that complements many therapeutic nutrition plans.

Key Features & Benefits

• High protein in low volume — each 4 oz serving provides ~20 grams of protein, delivering 2–3× more protein than standard gelatin or clear liquid drinks.
• Sugar-free & low in carbs — supports glycemic control and is suitable for many specialty diets.
• Lactose-free, gluten-free, suitable for many diets — often used in dysphagia food plans, clear liquid protocols, and fluid-restricted regimens.
• Low electrolyte burden — facilitates use in renal, renal-positive, or other medically sensitive diets.
• Multiple flavors available — Fruit Punch, Grape, Lime, Orange, etc., providing variety in flavor to minimize “taste fatigue.”
• Shelf stable & convenient packaging — requires no refrigeration until opened; ready to eat with no mixing.

Typical Use & Applications

Gelatein is designed for use in clinical or home settings where protein supplementation is needed but conventional shakes or solid foods are contraindicated or poorly tolerated. It’s widely used:

• In wound healing and recovery to support protein needs
• For oncology patients facing poor appetite, GI side effects, or swallowing difficulty
• In postoperative or bariatric settings where oral intake is limited
• In dysphagia / swallowing-impaired diets, especially clear or nectar-thick protocols
• When glycemic control or fluid/electrolyte limits are concerns

Because it’s gelatin-based, it presents as a spoonable dessert rather than a liquid shake, which can reduce issues with regurgitation or intolerance in some patients.

Important Considerations & Warnings

• Contains milk (collagen hydrolysate and whey protein isolate) → not suitable for those with milk allergy.
• Though sugar-free, the formula contains artificial sweeteners and flavorings (e.g. sucralose) and preservatives → check compatibility in sensitive patients.
• Medtrition
• Because it’s gelatin, consistency may firm up when cold — allow slight warming (refrigerated, not heated) or spoon longer if needed.
• Use as medical food or therapeutic supplement under guidance of a dietitian or physician; it’s not a general consumer dessert.