Non-gelatin based capsules

摘要

A gelatin free capsule for a complementary health or pharmaceutical product is disclosed, which comprises: (a) a hard or soft shell made from a gelatin free material; and (b) a fill material; wherein the shell material comprises a suitable polymer or gum, or a combination of two or more polymers and/or gums having a hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance determined by water solubility which is compatible with the fill material, and/or the appropriate chemical characteristics to minimise chemical interactions with the fill material components.