Enzymatic hydrolysate peptides from Helix aspersa

Enzymatic hydrolysate peptides from Helix aspersa snail meat—snail protein hydrolysates containing hydrophobic amino acids—exhibit antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and support metabolism.

Protein hydrolysates derived from Helix aspersa snail meat effectively neutralize free radicals such as DPPH and ABTS, thereby protecting cells from oxidative stress and exhibiting potent antioxidant properties.
Peptide compounds isolated from Helix aspersa snail meat demonstrate a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity against pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
Peptide hydrolysates derived from Helix aspersa snails exhibit pronounced inhibitory activity against angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which contributes to a reduction in systolic blood pressure, thereby demonstrating an antihypertensive effect.


The meat of Helix aspersa snails contains high levels of essential amino acids—such as lysine, leucine, and threonine—as well as glutamic and aspartic acids, which enhance flavor. In hydrolyzed form, it serves as a highly digestible dietary protein of high nutritional value that supports improved metabolism. Snail meat peptides are used in sports nutrition and health supplements.

Snail meat peptides consist of ultra-short amino acid chains—peptides produced via enzymatic hydrolysis—that are easily absorbed by cells and used in modern cosmetics.
Snail meat peptides stimulate fibroblasts to produce the skin’s own collagen and elastin; this smooths deep wrinkles and increases the internal pressure of cellular fluid against the cell walls—a process that creates skin tissue firmness and elasticity (skin cell turgor).
They are used in aesthetic procedures—such as after chemical peels, laser resurfacing, and mesotherapy—to accelerate the healing of micro-wounds and reduce inflammation.
Snail meat peptides improve skin density (providing a lifting effect) and help prevent skin sagging; they are a key ingredient in modern skincare products.

Mucus Pro is a global supplier of snail meat peptides.

Mucus Pro has been a global supplier of snail meat peptides since 2017.
We offer Helix aspersa snail meat peptides—derived via hydrolysis—in the form of lyophilized powder (available from 1 kg) and as encapsulated dietary supplements (100 g).

Snail meat hydrolysate peptides are widely used in sports nutrition, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and cosmetology.