high quality, low risk: Gelatin as preferred excipient for soft capsulesPosted by freeamfva on June 3rd, 2023 high quality, low risk: Gelatin as preferred excipient for soft capsules A softgel capsule is an edible package that is filled and formed simultaneously. It is meant to protect ingredients that are sensitive to light and oxygen-induced degradation, facilitate oral administration, and mask unpleasant tastes or smells[1]. Softgel capsules are increasingly preferred in the pharmaceutical field for their proprieties, but also by consumers, who perceive them as easier to swallow[2]. Indeed, demand for softgel capsules is continually growing: the global softgel capsule market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.72 percent by 2026[3].Get more news about Immune Soft Capsules,you can vist our website! To meet growing demand and consumers’ formulation requirements, softgel capsule formulators must select the right shell excipient, compatible with fill material characteristics, to ensure a high-quality, low-risk, and robust product. Today’s softgel capsule formulators have several shell excipient options for new product development: gelatin or alternative capsule excipients, such as carrageenan and/or modified starch. When selecting a shell excipient, many product variables need to be considered, such as release profile and intended use, fill characteristics, shell/fill interactions, existing process capabilities, container/closure configuration, distribution channels, and the product’s target shelf life. Formulators need to have a complete process vision when developing a new soft-capsule product. With a market share of more than 90 percent, gelatin is the preferred excipient for softgel capsules[4].Gelatin combines several advantages to be the excipient of choice for producing high-quality softgel capsules. This preference comes down to three of its features: its quality, versatility, and processability. Like it? Share it!More by this author |