Vegetable Powder Raw Material for Softgel|Starch Based
Vegetable softgel capsules have become a high-end, reliable, and consumer-conscious choice in modern health products and pharmaceutical formulations, thanks to their vegetarian-friendly nature, high stability, low oxygen permeability, and broad compatibility.
Veggie Softgel Capsule VS Traditional Gelatin Softgel Capsule
| Type |
Veggie softgels (such as HPMC capsules) |
Traditional gelatin soft capsules |
| Source |
Plant cellulose (such as pine, cotton wool) |
Animal connective tissue (e.g., cow and pig skin and bones) |
| Targeted Consumers |
Suitable for vegetarians, vegans, adherents of certain religious beliefs, and those with allergies |
General population |
| Stability |
High, less prone to cross-linking |
Low, prone to cross-linking under high temperature and humidity |
| Barrier Properties |
Low oxygen permeability, better protection of easily oxidized ingredients |
Relatively high oxygen permeability |
| Solubility |
Wide pH range, gastric and enteric soluble |
Dissolves primarily in gastric acid |
| Taste |
Nearly odorless |
May have a slight animal-derived odor |
| Compatibility |
High, less reactive with most ingredients |
May react with some active ingredients |
The veggie powder used in vegetarian softgels is derived from natural botanical sources, aligning with the modern consumer demand for "Clean Label" — meaning ingredient lists that are simple, natural, and easy to recognize.
- Suitable for special diets: as an ideal substitute for animal-derived gelatin (sourced from cattle bones or pigskin), and complies with both Halal and Kosher regulations.
- Hypoallergenic: Most plant-based gum powders are free from common allergens.
- Excellent hydration and compatibility: They readily dissolve or disperse in cold water to form colloids, ensuring easy use. These gums often exhibit synergistic effects with one another and blend well with other ingredients.
- Heat-resistant, acid-tolerant, and shear-stable: Gels formed by many plant-based gums remain stable under high temperatures, acidic conditions, or mechanical agitation.
KYTECH Vegetable Powder Feature
- High production efficiency, Die roll speed: 4.0rpm.
- Low veggie mesh waste.
- More shape is available to encapsulate.
- Good sealing rate and nice; almost similar to gelatin softgel.
- Veggie-based source: meets kosher and halal certification.
- High transparency and no adhesion under high-temperature storage and transportation.
- Good stability: no bio-reaction with the filling contents inside.
- Quickly dissolves: It dissolves quickly in 20 minutes after reaching the stomach, improving the utilization rate of nutrients and making it easy to digest.