Capsugel® Plantcaps® capsules can help you deliver exactly that.
Capsugel Plantcaps capsules are made from pullulan—a naturally occurring polysaccharide that is non-GMO and preservative-free. That means you can create vegan formulations that resonate with today’s conscientious consumers.
Did you know?
- 62% of supplement users report Non-GMO as important.1
- 40% of supplement users cite ‘vegan’ as a purchasing factor.2
- Capsules are the preferred dosage form for 50% of global consumers.3
What’s more, Capsugel Plantcaps enhance the natural appeal of your ingredients for a better consumer experience, thanks to their:
- Natural-look, crystal-clear transparency, with high luster
- Powerful taste masking capabilities
- Non-reactive shell that eliminates “spotting” concerns
60% of consumers prioritize the appearance of the capsule in their purchasing decision.2
Capsugel Plantcaps capsules allow you to create plant-based supplements with a premium feel and visual appeal that helps keep consumers coming back for more.
Capsugel Plantcaps capsules deliver a powerful combination of plant-based consumer appeal and uncompromising functional performance, with:
- The best oxygen barrier properties of any vegetarian capsule material—300x better than HPMC and 7x stronger than gelatin—protecting oxygen-sensitive ingredients like vitamins C, D, E, A and K, resveratrol, coenzyme Q10, and polyphenols.
- A disintegration/dissolution profile equal to gelatin for immediate release applications.
- Proven filling performance, high stability up to 40 °C (optimal storage conditions between 15-25 °C), and excellent machinability on all capsule filling machines.
Download our brochure to explore the full capabilities of Capsugel® Plantcaps® capsules here.
Footnotes:
*Based on Lonza internal data (2024)
1 Supplement, Over-the-counter and Dietary Supplement Study, NMI Research, 2019
2 Lonza CHI proprietary research
3 Ipsos. (2021). Omnibus survey on consumer preference [Unpublished data]