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Capsules
Looking for a convenient, customizable, and cost-effective way to deliver your medication or supplements to your customers? Well, look no further, you have found the right partner!
PLANT-BASED + GELATINE + PULLULAN
CARBOCRAFT can meet your every capsule need, regardless of your desired application. Our capsules are available in a variety of sizes, colours and compositions and can be filled with every known substance (medication or supplement) in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical market of today. Whether you need to create a product for a specific demographic or condition, or simply want an easy and user-friendly delivery method, our capsules are the perfect solution for you.
Capsules are commonly used today to deliver drugs or supplements to the human body. They are made up of two pieces, a hard or soft outer shell and an inner filling. The shell can be made of different materials, such as cellulosic material (plant-based), gelatine, or pullulan, and are specifically designed to dissolve quickly or slowly depending on the intended use. Capsules are today the preferred delivery choice for drugs and medication because they are easy to swallow and are virtually taste-neutral and odourless, compared to other forms of medication. Capsules are also used in the food and supplement industry to deliver ingredients, such as vitamins and herbs, to consumers.
Working in close partnership with an “exclusive” capsule manufacturer, CARBOCRAFT has become a preferred supplier of capsules to the domestic market. The following premium quality capsules are available in our range:
Vegetable capsules (HPMC, or “vegan”)
- Our Vegetable or Vegan or HPMC capsules are produced from plant-derived materials, typically from cellulose or modified cellulose, such as HPMC. HPMC stands for Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose and is essentially a synthetic polymer derived from cellulose. In the pharmaceutical industry, HPMC is used as an inactive ingredient in tablets, capsules, and other oral dosage forms. It helps to control the release of active ingredients, improve tablet strength and texture, and prevents ingredients from sticking together.
- Vegetable capsules are often preferred over traditional gelatine capsules due to their vegan and vegetarian-friendly nature, and because they do not contain any animal by-products. They are also free from common allergens such as gluten, dairy, and soy, making them suitable for individuals with dietary restrictions.
- Our Vegetable capsules are available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colours, and can be customized to meet the specific needs of a particular medication or supplement. Our vegetable capsules are generally considered to be easy to swallow and have minimal taste and odour.
- Vegetable capsules have properties comparable with traditional gelatine capsules, including being easy to fill, stable, and resistant to moisture. They can also be used with a wide range of active ingredients, including liquids, powders, and extracts.
- Overall, vegetable capsules are a popular choice in the pharmaceutical and supplement industries due to their versatility, availability in a range of sizes, shapes, and colours, and their vegetarian-friendly nature. They provide an easy and convenient way to deliver medication or supplements to the body, without any animal-derived materials.
- WHY choose CARBOCRAFT’s Vegetable capsules? Here is a list of our compelling attributes:
- Our capsules are certified “vegetarian”, “vegan”, “plant-based”, Kosher and Halal, NSF-GMP, Non-GMO, Non-irradiated
- Our capsules are preservative-free and allergen-free
- Suitable for hygroscopic and oxidation-sensitive products
- Outstanding transparency, excellent machinability
- Shelf-life stable up to 5 years
- Disintegration time of 15 min (N.M.T.)
- Full size spectrum including 00#, 0#, 1#, 2#
Gelatine capsules
- Gelatine capsules are arguably the most common type of capsule used in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries to deliver medication, supplements, and other active ingredients, mainly on account of their economical nature and appeal. These capsules are produced from gelatine, which is a protein derived from the collagen present in animal connective tissue, typically from bovine or porcine sources. The gelatine capsules CARBOCRAFT supplies is 100% of bovine origin.
- Gelatine capsules come in two primary types – hard and soft. Hard gelatine capsules consist of two pieces that fit together snugly, with the active ingredient contained within the inner cavity. Soft gelatine capsules, on the other hand, have a more flexible outer shell and can be filled with liquid or semi-solid ingredients.
- Gelatine capsules are popular in the pharmaceutical industry because they are easy to swallow, provide a convenient method for delivering medication, and can be customized to meet specific dosage requirements. They are also stable and resistant to moisture, which helps preserve the integrity of the active ingredient.
- Our Gelatine capsules are available in various sizes, colours, prints and shapes, and can be customized to meet the specific needs of a particular medication or supplement. They are relatively easy and inexpensive to manufacture, making them an attractive option for manufacturers/customers.
- However, one downside to gelatine capsules is that they are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans due to their animal-derived nature. They may also be a concern for individuals who observe certain religious dietary restrictions or who have allergies to gelatine.
- WHY choose CARBOCRAFT’s Gelatine capsules? Check out our list of compelling attributes:
- Our capsules are certified “100% bovine gelatine”
- Certified NSF-GMP, Non-GMO, BSE/TSE free, Non-irradiated
- Preservative-free and allergen-free
- Demonstrate a consistently excellent machinability
- Wide variety of colour combinations with matching prints
- Economically priced
- Disintegration time of 15 min (N.M.T.)
- Full size spectrum including 000#, 00#, 0#el, 0#, 1#, 2#
Pullulan capsules
- Pullulan capsules are a type of vegetarian capsule made from pullulan, a natural polysaccharide that is derived from fungi or starch. Pullulan is produced by a fermentation process using strains of fungi such as Aureobasidium pullulans, which converts simple sugars into long-chain polymers of pullulan.
- Pullulan capsules are free from animal-derived materials and are therefore suitable for vegans and vegetarians. They are also free of common allergens such as gluten, dairy, and soy, and are generally considered to be hypoallergenic.
- Pullulan capsules are extremely stable and resistant to moisture, which helps to preserve the integrity of the active ingredient.
- Pullulan capsules are becoming increasingly popular in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries due to their clean label and naturally derived origin. They are also easy to swallow and have exceptionally low taste and odour, making them an attractive option for patients who may struggle to swallow other types of capsules.
- In addition, pullulan has been shown to be a good encapsulation option for probiotics due to its ability to protect and preserve the probiotic bacteria during manufacture, storage, and digestive transit.
- Providing the lowest oxygen permeability amongst all types of capsules, these capsules protect your precious ingredients from oxidation. Pullulan is not susceptible to cross-linking, making Pullulan capsules particularly suitable for formulas including vitamins.
- Overall, pullulan capsules are a versatile and natural alternative to traditional capsules. They are suitable for a wide range of applications in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, and their naturally derived origin makes them an ideal option for consumers who prefer a clean label.
- CARBOCRAFT’s pullulan capsules are produced extremely clean, and in a sustainable way. For this reason, all our pullulan capsules are exclusively transparent.
- WHY choose CARBOCRAFT’s Pullulan capsules? See for yourself:
- Our capsules are certified “vegetarian”, “vegan”, “plant-based”, Kosher and Halal, NSF-GMP, Non-GMO, Non-irradiated
- Our capsules are preservative-free and allergen-free
- Lowest oxygen permeability
- Crystal clear transparency, excellent machinability
- Shelf-life stable up to 5 years guaranteed
- Disintegration time of 15 min (N.M.T.)
- Full size spectrum including 00#, 0#, 1#
Tapioca Starch capsules
- Tapioca starch capsules are a type of vegetarian capsule made from tapioca starch, which is extracted from the roots of the cassava plant. They are designed to provide an alternative to traditional gelatine capsules and are often marketed as a more natural, animal-free option.
- Tapioca starch capsules have a similar structure to gelatine capsules and are available in two forms – hard and soft. The hard capsules consist of two pieces that fit together and are filled with an active ingredient, while the soft capsules have a more flexible outer shell and can be filled with liquid or semi-solid ingredients.
- Tapioca starch capsules are free from animal-derived materials and are therefore suitable for vegans and vegetarians. They are also free from common allergens such as gluten, dairy, and soy, making them an ideal option for individuals with dietary restrictions.
- Tapioca starch capsules are stable and resistant to moisture, which helps to preserve the integrity of the active ingredient. They are available in various sizes, shapes, and colours and can be customized to meet the specific needs of a particular medication or supplement.
- One advantage of tapioca starch capsules over other vegetarian capsule options is that they have a low impact on the environment. Cassava plants are abundant, fast-growing, and easily renewable, and the production processes used to manufacture tapioca starch are generally considered to be environmentally sustainable.
- CARBOCRAFT supplies a full range of tapioca starch capsules, for every application. Please contact our sales staff for more information on our available supply options.
