Advantages
Plant-derived outer shell- The outer shell is made from vegetable material such as starch (from potato, tapioca, or corn) and carrageenan (from seaweed).
No animal smell- Since the outer shell has little odor, the animal smell typical of gelatin does not permeate to the interior liquid.
No delay in disintegration- There is no delay in disintegration because no molecular bridges develop due to reaction with substances such as aldehyde.
Thinner layers, smaller capsules possible- It is possible to make capsules with thinner layers and smaller capsules than those made from gelatin.
Soft capsule possible- It is also possible to make soft capsules as the material is elastic but not adhesive.
Various applications available
Rotary capsules
Seamless capsules
twist-off capsule
Comparison of heat resistance and color change
Heat resistance
Color change
