Softgels

Achieving Equilibrium in Softgel Encapsulation

Being aware of water and its involvement in softgels is a very important factor in formulating, making and handling of softgels. ...More
March 22, 2012 By Robin Koon
Posted in Articles, Contract Manufacturing
Capsugel ~ Plantcaps™ Capsules

Capsugel launched Plantcaps™, a plant-based capsule made from pullulan. ...More
March 8, 2012
Posted in News
Captek Hires Lisa Clark as VP of Business Development

Captek Softgel International Inc. hired Lisa J. Clark as vice president of business development. ...More
January 17, 2012
Posted in Blog
Polyphenol Processing

Building foods, beverages and supplements that contain the health-benefits of polyphenols means manufacturers must contend with absorption, stability, taste, color and safety issues. ...More
October 17, 2011 By Sandy Almendarez
Posted in Articles
GELITA ~ GELITA® RXL Gelatine, Geliko® OU Kosher Gelatine

Gelita launched GELITA® RXL (Reduced Cross-Linking) Gelatine to enhance the availability of actives in capsules and Geliko® OU Kosher Gelatine that meet the kosher standards of the OU (Orthodox Union). ...More
September 16, 2011
Posted in News
Understanding Softgel Basics

Softgels offer an amazing range of versatility to improve and solve many formulation issues, while also improving nutrient bioavailability and enhancing a product’s consumer appeal. ...More
August 16, 2011 By Robin Koon
Posted in Articles, Contract Manufacturing
Robinson Pharma Develops New Softgel Method

Robinson Pharma Inc. developed ART Caps™, a patent-pending (application # 13/116,943) composition and method for the manufacture of enteric softgels that creates a new gel polymer structure, which resists stomach acid to facilitate the delayed release of the capsules’ ...More
June 22, 2011
Posted in News
Soft Gel Tech Develops Israeli Heart Supplement

Soft Gel Technologies Inc. developed and manufactured Ta’am Teva Altman’s recently launched cholesterol-lowering supplement, No-Sterol, expanding Soft Gel’s presence in Israel. No-Sterol contains recommended dosages of phytosterol, omega-3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q10 ...More
June 21, 2011
Posted in News
Critical Considerations in Oil Testing

As the popularity of nutritional oils increase, suppliers and manufacturers must be aware of the differences between area percent and weight percent results and label their products accordingly. ...More
May 27, 2011 By Robin Koon
Posted in Articles, Contract Manufacturing
Probiotics' 15 Minutes of Fame, and Counting

Since 2006, probiotics have experienced enormous growth, including application innovation, new health benefits and increased stability, giving probiotics more than just 15 minutes of nutritional fame. ...More
April 8, 2011 By Alissa Marrapodi
Posted in Articles, Immune Health