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Selecting The Right Vegetarian Capsule

Many consumers consider fillable capsules the only choice for encapsulating their food. It is crucial that any capsules being considered have their individual requirements taken into account.

What are vegetarian capsules?

Vegetarian capsules are an easy, easy way to take vitamins and supplements. A capsule is usually composed of starch or gelatine and the active ingredients are contained in the solution. Vegetarian capsules are vegan friendly and are not made of animal products.

Vegetarian Capsules

Vegetarian capsules must at a minimum contain any animal by-products. Customers can rest at ease knowing that the products they purchase will not be in breach of any regulations on animal products. However, there are other commonly-required dietary and cultural restrictions that frequently go in hand with limitations on consumption of animal products.

Our capsules for vegetarians are not only vegetarian, but also contain no animal by-products, are created of 100% plants-derived HPMC (hydroxyl propylmethyl cellulose) and do not contain BSE or preservatives, as well as artificial colors, starch sugar, corn, wheat, or dairy. We can accommodate a wide variety of dietary and cultural limitations.

Any consumer with common food sensitivities or cultural restrictions or personal preference for vegetarian food will find capsules to be a suitable solution.

Are you a candidate for an Enteric Capsule?

A lot of consumers must consider how their supplements and medications are absorbed, in addition to any dietary restrictions. This means that for certain consumers it is imperative to look for not just a vegetarian encapsulating solution but as well an enteric, or extended-release, capsule.

Enteric capsules are specifically manufactured to resist the acidic environment in the stomach, so that they are digested later within the digestive tract. It is possible to encapsulate medicines that can cause stomach irritation or medication that needs to be absorbed into a lower part of the digestive tract within vegetarian capsules. You can also use enteric capsules to encapsulate medication that could be offensive.

If consumers require an enteric capsule that considers their diet or cultural preferences, the best option is to use an vegetarian capsule for enteric use.

Sizing is Important

When selecting a capsule the next thing consumers should take into consideration is its size. Choosing the right empty vegetarian capsules is a matter of having to know the density of the formulation and the mass (total weight) of the product you want to put in a capsule. If you're unfamiliar with capsule sizing, or you need to refresh your knowledge, this guide will help you find the right size capsule.

Custom capsules are the perfect solution for encapsulation

Custom capsules are a viable option if standard vegan capsules do not meet your needs. Custom capsules let you customize the features of a capsule to satisfy your particular needs. This makes it easy to brand to sell or distribute. It is also a great way to assist consumers who are having trouble finding the ideal packaging solution.

When customizing a capsule, you can choose the size, color, flavor, and color and even imprint your logo or words on the capsule's surface.