Softgels

Are Gelatin Capsules Still State-Of-The-Art?

Gelatin vs. Plant-Based: A Reality Check for Soft Capsule Formulators

Soft capsules, also known as softgels, have traditionally been made from gelatin. However, owing to religious or ethical reasons — and increasingly as a consequence of personal nutritional preferences — vegetarian alternatives have entered the market to serve the needs of specific target groups. Interestingly, for many consumers, “animal-free” also means “natural.”

But is this really true? Are gelatin capsules still state-of-the-art? Have there been innovations? Or are vegetarian capsules the new benchmark?

With this eBook, we’ll answer those very questions. As such, we’ll be discussing both gelatin as well as some of the vegetarian raw material alternatives that are now used to make softgels.

What You’ll Learn in This eBook:

  • Comparison: Gelatin vs. Vegetarian Alternatives: Understand key differences in naturalness, production complexity, and label perception.
  • Manufacturing Insights and Cost Implications: Learn why gelatin offers unmatched efficiency and compatibility with standard processes.
  • Tailored Performance and Release Profiles: Discover how advanced gelatin grades meet specific requirements—from rapid to enteric release.

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Discover Our Products

GELITA® Pharmaceutical Grade Gelatin

GELITA® Pharmaceutical Grade Gelatin is a excipient solution engineered to meet the highest demands in modern drug development and healthcare innovation.

RAPISOL®

For Revolutionary Rapid Fill Release in Softgels

RAPISOL® is a fast-release gelatin designed for rapid dissolution of the capsule shell, ensuring fast and reliable release of active ingredients.

EASYSEAL®

Boosting Production Efficiency

With EASYSEAL®, a new era of softgel production has begun. This innovative gelatin enables manufacturers to optimize their process in one easy step.

DELASOL®

For the One-Step Production of Truly Enteric Capsules

DELASOL® is the first gelatin product on the market that enables the production of enteric capsules in just one process step.

RXL® Portfolio

For Superior Softgel Shelf Life

The RXL® portfolio consists of specialized gelatins, including RXL® Prime, Advanced, Pro and Ultra, designed to reduce crosslinking in softgel capsules, providing reliable fill release, improved capsule stability and extended shelf life.