Vcaps: vegan technology capsules:
Vcaps capsules are a type of hard vegetable capsule, mainly made from hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC). They are widely used in the pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement industries as a container for various substances, from medications to natural active ingredients.
Characteristics:
Composition: Mainly HPMC, a polymer derived from cellulose that is of plant origin and does not contain gluten or animal gelatin.
Advantages:
- Vegetarian and vegan: Suitable for people with vegetarian or vegan diets, as they do not contain components of animal origin.
- Gluten-free: Ideal for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
- Customizable: Available in a wide variety of sizes and colors, which allows them to be adapted to different formulations and product needs.
- Resistant: They offer a good barrier against moisture and light, which helps protect the contents of the capsule.
- Biodegradable: They are biodegradable and friendly to the environment.