Zhejiang Tianlong Capsule Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of hollow capsules. We mainly produce 00#, 00#B, 0#el, 0#, 1#, 2#, 3#, 4# and other specifications of gelatin hollow capsules and plant capsules. At present, the company has two capsule production plants and installed 46 hollow capsule production lines，the current annual production capacity has reached 26 billion capsule.
Raw Materials
We offer a vertically integrated supply chain model to ensure reliable long-term supply, complete traceability, and superior quality of raw materials. Our raw materials pass through strict quality control assessments before going to the manufacturing stage.
Complete Qualifications
Our plant area is strictly planned and designed according to the GMP standard for pharmaceutical excipients. We have passed ISO9001, USFDA, HALAL quality management system certification and is registered with the FDA in the United States.
OEM & ODM Service
We can provide hundreds of colors for customers to choose, but also in accordance with the customer's color card number and sample custom production.
Quality Guaranteed
Advanced automated equipment and facilities, strict indoor cleanliness procedures and perfect quality real-time monitoring, as well as high-quality raw materials to ensure that customers can provide quality products at any time.
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Hard Shell CapsuleHard capsules, which are more commonly seen, are composed of a rigid shell in two pieces that fit and lock together and are then filled with the drug.
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Vegan Acidophilus CapsuleThis formulation provides 40 million dairy free lactobacillus acidophilus organisms in a convenient vegan acidophilus capsule format, and is ideal for anyone wanting to 'top-up' their intake or for
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Size 2 Vegetarian CapsuleSize 2 Vegetarian Capsule, also known as veggie capsules, are made from plant-based materials such as cellulose, hypromellose, and pullulan. These materials are derived from plants such as pine
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Pullulan Vegetarian CapsulePullulan vegetarian capsules are a product in the health supplement industry, designed to meet the growing demand for vegetarian and natural products. First discovered in 1958, pullulan is a
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Empty Pullulan CapsuleNatural and safe — does not contain any animal ingredients, avoid the risk of zoonotic, can meet the demand of special cultural and religious beliefs.
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Empty Safety CapsulePullulan is a Biopolymer material. Its polysaccharides are water soluble by nature, through fermentation which makes it a Pullulan. These are 100% natural vegetable capsules which are edible polymer,
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Hard Shell CapsuleVegetarian Pullulan capsules are designed to hold any kind of medication - herbs, vitamins, and other substances. 100% HIDE VEGETARIAN CAPSULES (100% BSE FREE).
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Veg CapsuleProvide consultation, selection, color selection, draft design, filling equipment debugging, technical data, test machine service.
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Empty Vegan Pill CapsuleThe hollow capsule is composed of a cap and a body with two sections of capsule shell. Mainly used for holding solid and liquid medicine. Such as self-made powder, health care products, drugs, etc.
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Size 0 Empty Vegetable CapsuleThe water content of the hollow capsule should be controlled between 12.5-17.5% due to its characteristics of too little water content, easy to break and too much water content, easy to soften and
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Vegan Acidophilus CapsuleProduct Name: Pullulan Capsule. Size Available: 00#, 0#, 1#, 2#. Color: Could be customized according to samples or Panton cards.
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Size 2 Vegetarian CapsulePullulan capsule is brilliantly clear and shiny, which makes them visually attractive.. Pullulan is chemically inert and does not react or cross link with the contents.. Best choice for oxygen
What Is Pullulan Capsule?
Pullulan is a naturally occurring, edible, bland and tasteless polymer, which is sourced from fungi grown on a starch substrate. Being a carbohydrate the pullulan capsule can act as nutrition for fillings like bifido-bacteria and improve the effect. The human body does not absorb pullulan which means that it is only the content of the capsule not the capsule itself that is obtained. Pullulan capsules can be marketed as both natural, vegetable and labeled as natural biodegradable.
Pullulan Capsule Specifications
100% vegetarian and free of animal byproducts.
Transparent filling with clearly visible contents.
No ethylene oxide sterilization.
Contains no preservatives.
Complies with USP/ EP manufacturing regulations.
No contamination from animal diseases like foot and mouth or Mad Cow.
What are Features of Pullulan Capsule?
Inherent Moisture Content
Maximum 5%-8%, ideal for conserving stability in water-sensitive products.
Superior Elasticity & Toughness
Exhibit top-grade resilience with substantial resistance to weathering and brittleness.
Natural & Safe
Entirely derived from pullulan polysaccharide, bereft of all harmful substances, ensures no risk of contamination.
Versatile Application
Universal compatibility with a range of health care products & medicines, suitable for vegetarians and aligns with diverse cultural norms.
Excellent Oxygen Barrier Properties
250 times better than HPMC capsules and 9 times better than Gelatin capsules.
Good Stability Resulting Extended Shelf Life
Pullulan capsules are Chemically Inert. Thus no cross linking takes place with encapsulated materials. Especially suitable to protect sensitive Nutraceuticals like plant extracts, Anti-oxidants and Pharmaceutical active ingredients. Hence assures superior protection of en-capsulated substances and thus prolonged shelf life of the capsules.
Green and Healthy Products
No toxic chemicals involved in growing, harvesting or even extracting Pullulan. Hence it is completely Natural and Environmental friendly.
Glass Transparent
Enhanced transparency as compared to Gelatin & HPMC Capsules.
If you aren’t familiar with pullulan capsules and where they come from, they are made from a type of polymer. It doesn’t have any taste, ensuring the consumer doesn’t experience an aftertaste when they use such capsules. They tend to be made from natural or vegetable products.
There is no harm to the body from such a capsule. This is important to consumers because they don’t want to create any problems for their bodies when they take supplements or medications. Most people take supplements like this daily or they are on medications they use daily. It gives them peace of mind when the product isn’t going to be detrimental to their well-being.
Since pullulan capsules are durable and they aren’t vulnerable to moisture, they can be used for a wide variety of medications and supplements. They are a common type of empty shell for vitamins, oils, and more. They work well for products that are sensitive to moisture or oxygen due to their chemical makeup.
Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly
Our Pullulan capsules are produced from cellulose and are suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Mask Unpleasant Tastes
They can be used to mask the unpleasant tastes or powders by creating a layer around the ingredients.
Halal and Kosher
Depending on the ingredients and type of capsule they can be used to create halal and or kosher formulations.
Longer Shelf Life
Due to the skin they create around the ingredients capsules formulations can be created to have a longer shelf life than tablets.
Easier to Swallow
Due to their shape and texture people often find them easier than pills to swallow.
Quicker Dispersion
They allow powders to be dispensed in an uncompressed form unlike when compressed into tablets.
Pullulan is a natural polymer produced from starch by the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. It is biodegradable, edible, and tasteless. In the pharmaceutical and food industries, Pullulan is used for its ability to form strong, oxygen-impermeable films and is often used in the manufacturing products such as food packaging and cosmetics for skin care. It is also another plant-based alternative for gelatin capsules. There are several advantages to incorporating Pullulan capsules into your production.
Superior Oxygen Barrier
Pullulan has excellent oxygen barrier properties, which is crucial for protecting sensitive compounds, such as phosphatidylcholines found in lecithin and proanthocyanidins in grape seed extract, from oxidation. This can extend the shelf life and maintain the potency of products, particularly important for nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals that are sensitive to oxygen.
Natural Origin
Pullulan is a naturally fermented product, which can be a selling point for products marketed as natural or organic. Natural products are often seen as healthier and safer, making Pullulan ideal for the growing consumer preference for natural ingredients over synthetic or chemically modified ones.
High Gloss and Transparency
Pullulan capsules have a natural shiny appearance and are more transparent than gelatin capsules, which may be preferred for aesthetic reasons and can enhance product visibility and consumer appeal.
Allergen-Free
Like HPMC, Pullulan is allergen-free, which is increasingly important to consumers and for regulatory compliance. Using ingredients like Pullulan that are allergen-free can help build consumer trust in a brand as well as simplifying compliance with labeling requirements.
Certifications
Pullulan capsules can be certified organic, vegan, and kosher, among others, offering a broad appeal to various consumer groups and meeting diverse dietary laws and preferences.
Pharmaceuticals
Empty Pullulan Capsules are ideal for encapsulating medications, vitamins, and supplements.
Herbal Remedies
Perfect for encapsulating herbal extracts and powders, Empty Pullulan Capsules are a great alternative to gelatin capsules.
Nutraceuticals
Empty Pullulan Capsules provide a convenient way to encapsulate nutritional supplements.
Cosmetics
Empty Pullulan Capsules are suitable for encapsulating beauty serums and creams.
HPMC Vs Pullulan: Which Is Better for Capsules?
Source
Pullulan in capsules is made from corn starch fermentation, while HPMC is made from cotton fiber. Pullulan is completely natural, while HPMC is semi-synthetic.
Pullulan polysaccharide is derived from the fermentation of the sprouting stalk mold, hence the name sprouting stalks polysaccharide, and the main raw material is corn starch. Pullulan polysaccharide is a straight-chain polysaccharide made of maltotriose repeating unit connected by α-1,4 glycosidic bond and polymerized by α-1,6 glycosidic bond, with a molecular weight of 20,000~2 million and polymerization degree of 100~5000. It is composed of about 480 maltotrioses.
HPMC (Hypromellose), also known as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, is one of the non-ionic cellulose mixed ethers. It is a semi-synthetic, which is made through a variety of chemical reactions and processes such as alkali immersion.
Moisture
The moisture content of pullulan capsules is about 10%-13%, while the moisture content of HPMC capsules is 5%-8%. Because of the high moisture content of pullulan polysaccharide capsules, it is not suitable for filling moisture-sensitive materials and hygroscopic powders and liquids. If filled with hygroscopic powders, it will quickly lose moisture and become brittle, losing the function of protecting the filler. But HPMC is the perfect choice.
Price
The price of pullulan is roughly twice that of HPMC, which also causes the price of pullulan capsules to be much higher than the price of HPMC capsules. This is the main reason why many manufacturers do not choose it, despite its inherently superior properties. However, with the increase and release of the production capacity of Pullulan and the innovation of technology, I think its price will slowly come down, and it will even be comparable to the cost of HMPC.
Certificates
Both Pullulan and HPMC can meet vegetarian, religious, and some special requirements. They both have certificates including Vegetarian, Non-GMO, Halal, Kosher, TSE/BSE free, Gluten/Preservative Free and in addition, pullulan can obtain the organic certificate than HPMC. Because pullulan is 100% naturally fermented, while HPMC is produced through a chemical process.
Safety
There is no safety risk to our body for both pullulan and HPMC capsules. HPMC capsules are approved for use by many national FDA authorities. The source of pullulan capsules is purely natural ingredients without any added chemical or synthetic ingredients, which is safe and healthy for our bodies.
Allergens
Pullulan capsules and HPMC capsules are free of all the most common food allergens, including peanuts, nuts, eggs, milk (milk protein and lactose), fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, barley, sesame, and gluten.
Oxygen Transmission Rate
The oxygen permeability of pullulan capsules is approximately one 300th of the oxygen permeability of HPMC capsules, under the same conditions. The oxygen transfer rate of pullulan capsules is 0.4 cm3/m2-day, while the oxygen transfer rate of HPMC capsules is 127 cm3/m2-day. Therefore, pullulan capsules are the best choice for filling oxygen-sensitive materials.
Hygroscopicity
The hygroscopicity of HPMC capsules is much lower than that of pullulan capsules because of the presence of methoxy and hydroxypropyl in the structure of HPMC, which makes it difficult to form hydrogen bonds with water. However, its water-keeping property is similar to that of Pullulan. The moisture sorption and desorption properties are critical to the drug/component that the capsule is filled with, and the amount of moisture content directly affects the activity, stability, and efficacy of the filled component.
Chemical Stability
Both pullulan and HPMC are inert, do not react with other substances, are quite stable, and are excellent raw materials for capsules.
Capsule Storage Guidelines
Safety and Storage Information
Capsules should be stored in a cool (Temperature 58 to 79°F), dry place (Humidity 35% and 55%). Keep out of direct sunlight, hot water and high temperatures.
Shelf Life/Expiration
Capsules generally expire five years from the date of manufacture. If stored correctly, most capsules have a shelf life of about seven years.
For Powder Only
Standard vegetarian and gelatin capsules are designed for dry powders only, while vegetarian oil-grade capsules should be used for oil-based liquids.
Our Certificates
We always feel that all success of our company is directly related to the quality of the products we offer. They meet the highest quality requirements as stipulated in ISO9001, USFDA, HALAL and our stringent quality control system.
Automatic Production Plant
The plant area is strictly planned and designed according to the GMP standard for pharmaceutical excipients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the ingredients of these pullulan capsules?
Q: What size pullulan capsules are available?
Q: Are pullulan capsules suitable for all fill types?
On the other hand, pullulan capsules should be your “go to” capsule when you need a vegetarian capsule for oxygen-sensitive fill materials. Pullulan capsules provide the excellent oxygen barrier that HPMC vegetarian capsules do not.
Q: What do pullulan capsules look like?
Q: Is pullulan capsules safe to take?
Q: What are vegetarian pill capsules made of?
Q: What are the advantages of pullulan capsules?
Gluten Free.
Vegetable- Origin.
Not produced by Chemical Modification, like HPMC Capsules.
Preservative-Free.
Allergen-Free.
Non GMO.
Manufactured by Natural fermentation of plant extracts.
Q: What is pullulan made from?
Q: Is pullulan digestible?
Q: Are vegetarian capsules safe?
Q: Is pullulan FDA approved?
Q: What is the difference between gelatin and pullulan capsules?
Q: Are pullulan capsules organic?
Q: What is another name for pullulan?
Q: Is pullulan natural or synthetic?
Q: Is pullulan a natural ingredient?
Q: Do vegetarian capsules dissolve faster than gelatin?
Q: What is pullulan capsule?
Q: What is the use of pullulan in pharmaceuticals?
Q: What is the difference between 0 and 00 gelatin capsules?
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