What to Mix Marine Collagen Into (Beyond Coffee)

Unflavored, well-hydrolyzed collagen dissolves into most liquids without changing the taste—which opens up more options than the usual "stir it into coffee" advice suggests. Unmade's peptides are heat-stable and hold up in acidic conditions too, so hot coffee straight off the espresso machine and a glass of lemon water work equally well—no clumping, no separating out.

Drinks that work well

• Coffee or tea, hot or iced
• Smoothies, where it blends in completely
• Plain water, if you prefer to keep it simple
• Sparkling water — it dissolves before the carbonation is an issue

Foods that work too

• Yogurt or oatmeal, stirred in
• Soups, added after cooking rather than during high heat
• Baked goods, mixed into batter before baking

The only real rule: give it a moment to fully dissolve before drinking, especially in cold liquids. A quick stir or shake is usually enough.