Aug 09,2022

Empty capsule shells are mainly used in the pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industries. Medical hollow empty capsules are mainly used to hold solid medicines, such as homemade powders, health care products, pharmaceuticals, etc. The empty capsule shell solves the problems of difficult entrance and poor taste for users and truly solves the problem of the bitter taste of good medicines.

empty capsule shell Empty capsule is refined from medicinal gelatin and auxiliary materials.

food grade gelatin

Edible gelatin is used in many foods, such as puddings, sweets, preserves, chewable candies, icings, canned foods, and dips. In food, gelatin helps coagulate, thicken, stabilize, and aerate food, and is a very popular, nutrient-dense, and low-fat food ingredient. Edible gelatin itself is a water-soluble protein extracted from collagen, the main natural protein component of connective tissue. Edible gelatin is obtained from the skin and bones of animals through a controlled extraction process. There are many types of edible gelatin. The shells of gelatin capsules are made from pharmaceutical-grade gelatin which must meet the stringent requirements for use in pharmaceutical products.

production program

A thin film of gelatin is first formed on the stainless steel mold. The gelatin film then dries and hardens to form an empty capsule, which is then removed from the mold. There are generally two sizes of molds, one for empty capsule bodies and a larger diameter for empty capsule caps. But some empty capsules are made of industrial gelatin, which will exceed the limit of chromium.

Advantage

Empty capsules have good bioavailability and dissolve rapidly, reliably, and safely.