V-Gel™ is based on a patented non-animal gelatin replacement derived from seaweed that is a truly viable, stable, and durable non-animal gelatin substitute. Previous vegetarian softgels were brittle and had limited size and application challenges. V-Gel™ represents a technological breakthrough in utilizing the physical characteristics of carrageenan to produce a film that is as strong and durable as animal gelatin.
Softgels are an increasingly popular dosage form and a fast growing segment of the dietary supplement market. V-Gel™ makes it possible to take this trend to the next level with a non-animal shell that will satisfy your customers' vegetarian, religious, and cultural needs.
Benefits
- Appeal to vegetarian/vegan market
- No BSE (“Mad Cow”) issue
- No beef or pork smell
- Crystal-clear
- Simplify export documentation
- Clean label
- V-Gel™ shell suitable for all Kosher/Halal certification
Formulation Applications
- Oil and paste formulas
- Clear or colored shells
- Up to 20 oblong die size
Safety and Stability
- Non-carcinogenic
- Stable capsule strength
- Excellent sealing properties
- Stable in wider temperature and humid environments