Softgels are easy to swallow and are one of the most popular dosage forms in a variety of healthcare products, and are often used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Gelken is an expert in the manufacture of gelatin. We have compiled 10 tips about gelatin soft capsules and shared them with you here.
一. The softgel manufacturing process was invented in the late 1920s.
二. Softgels are traditionally made with gelatin.
三. Soft gelatin capsules are the preferred dosage form for liquid, paste, or oil-based fillers such as fish oil, etc., as they can seal any unpleasant odors inside the capsule.
四. Soft gelatin capsules are hermetically sealed so sensitive fillings are protected from atmospheric oxygen, light, moisture, dust, and other environmental influences.
五. Gelken offers a wide variety of general purpose gelatin and can be tailored for manufacturers. These gelatin are suitable for the production and application of a variety of soft capsules and maintain stable properties in a variety of environments.
六. Although vegetarian capsules exist, gelatin softgels are better at isolating oxygen than vegetarian capsules.
七. Although the cost of manufacturing soft gelatin capsules is relatively high compared to other dosage forms. However, the production cost of soft gelatin capsules is still lower than that of vegetarian capsules, because vegetarian capsules require higher processing temperatures and longer drying times, resulting in more energy consumption and higher manufacturing costs.
八. Usually gelatin softgels release their fill within 5-15 minutes.
九. Our unique portfolio of release profiles allows softgel manufacturers to determine when the fill is released and where in the body the capsule dissolves.
十. For medicinal purposes, medicinal gelatin can produce enteric-coated capsules in one step, so no additional coating is required.
Post time: Jun-08-2022
