In 2000 Swiss Caps succeeded in introducing the first gelatin-free soft capsule, the VegaGels®, on the market. Therefore, it is possible to offer a vegetarian alternative to meet the specific requirements of our customers.
This new generation of soft capsules became possible using the revolutionary combination of two reliable technologies:
- "Rotary-Die" technology
- Extrusion technology
VegaGels® provide a number of advantages:
- Use of starch as shell material (renewable raw material)
- Formulation free of raw materials of animal origin
- Free of genetically modified organisms (GMO), gluten and solvents
- Certification for Kosher and Halal possible
- Excellent taste and smell density as well as high oxygen barrier
- Different colours, shapes and sizes available
- Easy to swallow
- No aftertaste
As an alternative to modified potato starch (E1440), we also offer native Tapioca starch as shell material. Additional advantages are:
- Artificial additive-free label (declaration as starch without e-number)
- Tapioca starch is characterized in a USP-Monograph