Gelatin capsules are commonly used in the global market. Their most notable features are:
- The most common type of capsule in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Flexible options for various formulations and applications.
- The unpleasant smell and taste of encapsulated drugs can be masked by adding custom flavors.
- Recognized as "Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)" by most regulatory agencies around the world for human consumption.
- Free of GMOs, completely natural, and free of allergens.
- Significant cost-effectiveness: The production cost of gelatin capsules is at least 30% lower than other alternatives.
Another HPMC "vegetarian" capsule, as the name suggests, these capsules are made from 100% plant-based materials, including hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. HPMC capsules contain no animal-derived ingredients; they have developed about 30 years ago in search of an equally effective alternative to hard gelatin capsules. Since its launch, HPMC capsules have gained market share in the global empty capsule industry due to their natural origin, increasing demand for vegetarian products, and excellent stability of capsules with various APIs.
Their most notable features are:
- To provide health-conscious consumers with a natural, 100% plant-based alternative to animal-derived capsules.
- Ideal for people with religious-based dietary restrictions.
- Provides the ability to address today's API challenges and requirements for rapid product development.
- Can withstand high temperature and high humidity conditions, protecting their content from various fluctuations; this makes them ideal for hygroscopic formulations.
Xinchang Hexin Capsules Co., Ltd. is an Empty Gel Capsules Manufacturer and Clear Vegetarian Capsules Supplier in China. It produces and sells Quick Dissolving Capsules, Empty Gelatin Capsules, and other empty capsules all year round.
