We offer vegan 2-piece hard-shell capsules in sizes #1, #0, and #00 (other sizes are available on request). We offer low minimum order quantities from a single carton upwards and a fast delivery service from our own UK facility.
We can also offer coloured capsules and a printing service for your logo or name.
Please ask for more details.
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) has become the most popular alternative material for two-piece hard capsules, overcoming the traditional ‘gelatine’ animal source, from cattle bones or hide, and being suitable for vegetarians.
HPMC; (CAS No. 9004-65-3) is an odourless, tasteless and white to slightly off-white, fibrous or granular, free-flowing powder that is a synthetic modification of the natural polymer, cellulose.
At ProTec, our HPMC capsules use cellulose from wood pulp (plant).
Pullulan capsules are a more premium, plant-based, and vegetarian-friendly empty capsule shell. They are derived from tapioca starch and are naturally ‘clearer’ than the less expensive HPMC-derived capsules.
We exclusively source both HPMC and Pullulan capsules from state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities offering, amongst others, BRC, ISO, Halal and Kosher accreditations. Our partners have over 20 years of experience working with 2-piece capsule technologies, so we’re confident our capsules will run on your machines. Please ask us for a sample carton to trial.
