Plant Collagen Builder
A vegan alternative that supplies collagen-building nutrients, not collagen.
- Lowest current price
- £33of £33–£36.50
- Cost per serving
- £1.10
- Servings per pack
- 30 × 6g scoop
- Retailers stocking it
- 4
- Spread between retailers
- 10%
- Label disclosure
- Full disclosure
At a glance
Verdiva is clear about what this is and is not. It contains no collagen, because collagen is animal-derived. Instead it supplies vitamin C, zinc, silica from bamboo and amino acids involved in the body making its own. Whether that is a fair substitute is a genuine debate, and the brand states the position on the front of the pack rather than burying it.
It may suit you if
- You are vegan and want the nearest equivalent
- You would rather have a clearly labelled alternative than a vague one
- You like a light berry flavour
You may prefer something else if
- You specifically want collagen peptides themselves
- You want the largest possible protein contribution
The brand
Verdiva
A vegan-only house with certified formulas and no animal-derived ingredients anywhere in the range, including capsule shells.
- Founded
- 2019
- Based in
- Netherlands
- Publishes batch testing
- Not published
Sustainability
Home-compostable pouch. Vegan certified including all processing aids.What is in it
The label, in full
Every active ingredient amount is printed on the label.
- Vitamin C
- 180mg
- Zinc
- 10mg
- Hyaluronic acid
- 100mg
- Biotin
- 150µg
One of the few ingredients here with an authorised health claim in the UK and EU. Often included alongside collagen for that reason. Typical serving across the market: 40mg – 500mg. Published human research: extensive.
A mineral with authorised claims for skin, hair and nails. Worth checking the total across everything you take, as it is in most multivitamins too. Typical serving across the market: 5mg – 15mg. Published human research: extensive.
A molecule that holds water, found naturally in skin. Oral doses used in studies are small, typically well under a tenth of a gram. Typical serving across the market: 80mg – 200mg. Published human research: moderate.
A B vitamin found in almost every hair and nail formula, frequently at many times the reference intake. Deficiency is rare in people eating a varied diet. Typical serving across the market: 50µg – 5000µg. Published human research: moderate.
Other ingredients
Bamboo silica, L-lysine, L-proline, Acerola cherry, Natural berry flavour.
- Format
- Powder
- Serving size
- 6g scoop
- Servings
- 30
- Flavours
- Wild berry, Unflavoured
- Declared allergens
- None declared
- Subscription
- Available
- Proprietary blend
- No
Read the pack, not this page
Formulations and allergen declarations change without notice. Always read the label on the pack you actually receive, particularly if you have an allergy.Where to buy
4 retailers checked. Prices last updated in this prototype as sample data.
Brand direct
Best current priceShips from the brand · subscription usually cheapest here
Code PLANT20 at checkout
View at retailer£33
£26.40 on subscription
Lowest seen in 90 days: £32.08
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How the cost works out
- Lowest pack price
- £33
- Servings
- 30
- Cost per serving
- £1.10
- Cost per 30 days
- £33
Cost per serving is the fairest way to compare, because pack sizes vary enormously within the same category. It still does not account for how much active ingredient is in each serving — check that too.
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What customers say
Reviews, broken down
Aggregated themes rather than a single star rating, because the useful signal is usually in what people repeatedly complain about.
1,876 reviews
- 5908
- 4604
- 3214
- 292
- 158
- Taste
- 4.4
- Packaging
- 4.2
- Value for money
- 4.0
- Ease of use
- 4.4
- Verified purchases
- 81%
Aggregated from retailer reviews, brand site. Sample data for this prototype — no real customer reviews are shown, and no review here has been checked for medical accuracy.
What people liked
- Honest about what it contains511
- Good berry flavour402
- Finally a vegan option388
What came up repeatedly
- Not actually collagen297
- Small scoop121
“I appreciate that they say plainly it is not collagen. Every other vegan one I looked at was cagey about it.”
Marta F.··Nourish & CoVerified purchase
“Pleasant to drink. Whether it does the same job as collagen is a question I cannot answer.”
Grace O.··Apothecary RowVerified purchase
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£33
£1.10 per serving