NPcaps Pullulan Capsules
A non-animal capsule made of pullulan that is highly impermeable to oxygen transmission and appropriate for addressing a variety of cultural and dietary requirements including vegetarian, diabetic and restricted diets.
NPcaps® capsules are made from pullulan, a vegetable-derived, water-soluble polysaccharide produced through a fermentation process. Because pullulan capsules are highly impermeable to oxygen transmission, NPcaps capsules are recommended for encapsulating oxidation-sensitive ingredients to provide enhanced protection.
Pullulan is highly stable and well-characterized, and has achieved broad regulatory acceptance around the world with its proven safety record.
Multiple Uses
Pullulan has been in commercial production for more than 25 years and has numerous uses in the food and pharmaceutical industries. NPcaps capsules have many unique characteristics, including:
- Vegetarian – Vegetable origin, starch-free and preservative-free
- Elegant appearance – Crystal-clear transparency, glossy finish
- Ideal capsule for oxidation-sensitive ingredients – Enhanced protection of capsule ingredients, may extend shelf life, less need for anti-oxidants
- Excellent machinability – NPcaps capsule dimensions are identical to our Coni-Snap® capsules
- Proven commercial viability – Billions of NPcaps capsules have been sold for use with hundreds of products
- Outstanding quality – Manufactured in accordance with cGMP guidelines with certified quality assurance system for traceability of raw materials