WHAT ARE VEGETARIAN CAPSULES?

HPMC capsules are manufactured from Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose and are globally referred to also as “Hypromellose”.

HPMC is derived from plant cellulose and was one of the first alternatives available for vegetarians. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose rose to popularity in the early 2000s as it proved to be a stable polymer with a low moisture content that makes it suitable for moisture-sensitive ingredients. It is also extremely resistant to higher than average heat and humidity.

Our empty Vegetarian Capsules, also known as VegiCaps are, not surprisingly, aimed at vegetarians and vegans who are unable to use many encapsulated products due to the vast majority utilizing gelatin as the capsule source. As with our entire empty capsules range, VegiCaps give complete flexibility whilst also saving you money.

Vegetarian Capsules are formed from a two-piece shell. Each VegiCaps is made from Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC), making them suitable for vegetarians and vegans, with the added benefit of also being low-moisture and therefore free from spoiling.

Using empty vegetarian capsules you can effectively produce your own supplements. This can include single ingredients that you simply don’t like the taste of, or even a combination of ingredients to create your own custom formulas. Not only does this give you added flexibility, but it will also save you money as opposed to buying pre-encapsulated products.

 

00 SIZE VEGETARIAN CAPSULES

The size of vegetarian capsules that you require depends on how much powder you would like each individual capsule to hold. Additionally, the amount of powder that each vegetarian capsule will hold when filled, depends entirely on the density of the product you are trying to encapsulate.

Our Size 00 vegetarian capsules will generally hold between 450mg and 1100mg of powder. The visually attractive clear HPMC capsules are perfect to fill any type of powders or any supplement like vitamins, herbs, or other medications.

If you plan on using a supplement that has a small to medium suggested usage, then clearly the size 00 vegetarian capsules would be best suited. If you are looking to combine multiple different powders, then size 00 VegiCaps would be more suited due to being the largest of the vegetarian capsules within our range. Additionally, this is the size we would recommend for capping low-density products, or products that require larger serving sizes.

Although they are appropriate to hold all types of products, HPMC capsules are particularly good for challenging ingredients and can help protect products that react more easily to moisture in the environment, including hygroscopic fills, dry herbal products, and active probiotics. The low moisture content helps to maintain stability and prevents cross-linking between the capsule and formulas. HPMC doesn’t tend to form cross-linked bonds, which results in high stability and well-defined dissolution profiles.

MAIN BENEFITS OF OUR EMPTY HPMC CAPSULES

* Manufactured In Accordance With GMP Standards - Our empty capsules are manufactured and packaged as per cGMP Standards.

* High Closure Reliability - Our empty HPMC capsules are manufactured to near-perfect tolerances to prevent production issues.

* Suitable For Vegans & Vegetarians - Our HPMC capsules are derived from vegetable cellulose, which is 100% natural.

* Contains no preservatives - Such as gelatin, wheat, gluten, animal by-products, or starch, and they are made from pure cellulose of either pine or poplar.

* Long Storage Life - Gives your business logistic and storage flexibility. 

* Great For The Encapsulation Of Moisture-Sensitive Powders - HPMC capsules offer enhanced absorption and digestion of protein, fat, and carbohydrate, which gives them technical characteristics that traditional gelatine capsules cannot match.

* Work excellently with hygroscopic products - HPMC capsules contain 60% less moisture compared to standard gelatin capsules.

 

Product Information

Ingredients

Capsules are derived from Hypromellose (HPMC)

Allergens: None

Suitable for: Vegetarians and Vegans, Non-Vegetarians

Safety Information: Do not fill capsules with any liquid suspension because it will dissolve prior to consumption. Keep out of direct sunlight, hot water, and high temperatures. The dosage depends upon the powder and medication that the capsule is filled with and as needed.

Important information: Please note, the capsules are supplied joined together, not separated. Implied results may vary. Individuals will respond differently. Implied results assume an appropriate nutrition and training plan.

 

More Information

SKU:

M001-C

Country of origin of primary ingredient(s):

China

Allergen Information:

None

Directions:

Our Size 00 vegetarian capsules will generally hold between 450mg and 1100mg of powder. The visually attractive clear HPMC capsules are perfect to fill any type of powders or any supplement like vitamins, herbs or other medications.

Safety Information:

Do not fill capsules with any liquid suspension because it will dissolve prior to consumption. Keep out of direct sunlight, hot water, and high temperatures. Dosage depends upon the powder and medication that the capsule is filled with and as needed.

Storage Instructions:

Free From:

Gelatin

Important Information:

Do not fill capsules with any liquid suspension because it will dissolve prior to consumption. Keep out of direct sunlight, hot water, and high temperatures. Dosage depends upon the powder and medication that the capsule is filled with and as needed.

To give our customers the gift of wellbeing means our quality cannot be compromised. All our products are natural, ethical and suitable for vegetarians. Our ingredients are sustainably and responsibly sourced. Personal recommendation is what we consider the best form of advertising and our products have spoken for themselves, as our growth has largely been through word of mouth. No hype just honesty and of course good quality!

Premium Herbs

Our herbs are ayurvedic and grown as per the traditional knowledge of Ayurveda. We source herbs from farmers directly Where we cannot source cultivated herbs, we opt for wildcrafted herbs. Wildcrafting is the practice of harvesting plants from their natural, or "wild" habitat, for food, medicinal, or other purposes. It applies to uncultivated plants wherever they may be found, and is not necessarily limited to wilderness areas. Many of our herbs are sourced from their best habitat either locally or from overseas by suppliers chosen carefully and ones that share our values. The herbs can be traced back to the growers at source.

The range of the botanical and natural ingredients are carefully selected, dried and milled down into fine powder and manufactured in the UK.

Our supplements are free from fillers, binding and bulking agents and other nasties that many mainstream brands tend to use, All our supplements are vegetarian friendly and professionally formulated with 100 % pure ingredients in the most natural form for the best absorption.

Our Ingredients

We are renowned for our ayurvedic, cold pressed and unrefined herbs and oils which we also use throughout our products. Our customers love them! Cold pressed oil is a method of mechanical extraction, the only heat produced during this process is the natural heat created by the friction. This depends on the hardness of the nut or the seed and the harder the nut, the more pressure required to extract the oil which in turn creates more friction and heat. No external heat is applied to this process whatsoever, this helps the oil maintain its original state, constituents and depth. All our pure oils are unrefined, this ensures the finest quality product and helps the oil retain its qualities, nutrients and is kept to its natural state. Unrefined oils are always darker in colour and richer in scent.

Recyclable Packaging

We use recyclable materials like glass and PET for our packaging. We use environmentally sound corrugated paper and carboard boxes to package our deliveries.

Consuming with a Conscience

We believe in being kind to the planet, responsible for our actions and imbibing an ethos that reflects compassion and conscience in whatever we do.