Enteric coated Capsulas

These transparent enteric-coated empty capsules, size 0 or 00, do not contain any gelatine. They are made of cellulose. They are therefore vegetarian empty capsules. They are packed in a polybag/aluminum bag that you can easily open. The sizes of the enteric-coated empty capsules on offer are in the medium range of possible dimensions. They are therefore neither too small nor too large.

The capsules are truly enteric-coated. The time of resistance to acid is optimally adapted to the passage through the stomach. You therefore receive capsules that only dissolve in the small intestine. In the experience of my customers, they survive the passage through the gastric juice without any problems and only dissolve in the small intestine. They are made of HPMC (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), i.e. cellulose.

Due to their transparency, it is not necessary to use titanium dioxide for coloring, which has become the talk of the town. The capsules are therefore free from this additive.

Why are these capsules enteric-coated compared to other HPMC capsules?

The outer layer of the cellulose (HPMC) capsules has a layer that ensures that the contents intended for the intestine do not leak out in the gastric juice. The capsule can therefore resist gastric juice. This outer coating consists of gellan gum. This acts as a gelling agent on the empty capsule.

This coating is applied to the cellulose capsules in an immersion process. After drying, this capsule has a certain resistance to acid compared to conventional HPMC capsules. It is designed in such a way that the contents of the capsule are only released in the small intestine.

Even if the capsule is softened by liquids, its shelf life remains intact on its way into the small intestine. This is the special feature and the difference to empty capsules made of HPMC (cellulose), which are not enteric-coated.