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Navigating the Complexity of Nutraceutical Formulations: Overcoming Challenges, Embracing Opportunities

The nutraceutical industry is evolving rapidly, driven by consumer demand for multifunctional, clean-label, and...

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Optimizing Complex Nutraceutical Formulations with Advanced Capsule Technologies

The nutraceutical industry is evolving rapidly, driven by consumer demand for multifunctional, clean-label, and...

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Why More Brands Are Choosing Premium Capsules

Today’s consumers are more informed, regulations are stricter, and global supply chains face constant pressure. That’s...

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Can Capsules Hold Oil-Based Formulas? Here's What You Need to Know

Formulating oil-based ingredients in hard capsule form presents unique challenges and opportunities for pharmaceutical...

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Bovine Gelatin vs. Other Capsule Types: What Makes G-CAPS® Stand Out

In the pharmaceutical industry, bovine gelatin capsules have become the preferred choice for encapsulation, offering...

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13 Natural Capsule Colors: Discover our new color portfolio

In today’s market—where transparency is expected and regulations evolve rapidly—selecting the right capsule color...

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CapsCanada's Capsule Simulator: Customization and Innovation in Capsule Design

Capsule design goes far beyond functionality. It plays a key role in product differentiation, brand identity, and...

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FDA Bans Synthetic Dyes: What It Means for Supplement Brands

The FDA has already banned Red No. 3 and announced a regulatory roadmap to eliminate other synthetic dyes from the U.S....

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Unlock Deeper Technical Insights

Access our premium technical resources, including whitepapers, formulation guides, and product data sheets. Designed to support professionals in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.

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Brochure: K-CAPS Natural Colorants

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This PDF outlines the benefits of natural pigments in K-CAPS®, offering synthetic-like performance and support for Clean Labels and certifications.

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Color Chart | Natural Colorants

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K-CAPS® HPMC capsules use plant-based natural dyes, ideal for clean label products. They maintain quality and dissolution, making them a strong option for nutraceutical brands.

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Natural Colorant - Jagua Blue

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Jagua Blue, from the Genipa Americana fruit native to Colombian rainforests, offers a stable, natural alternative to synthetic blue capsule coloring.

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Natural Colorant - Sodium Copper Chlorophyll

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Sodium Copper Chlorophyll, extracted from plants like alfalfa and mulberry, delivers a consistent, vibrant green ideal for capsules.

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Natural Colorant - Safflower

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Safflower, from thistle-like flowers, offers soft yellow tones for capsules and is a key clean-label ingredient, mainly grown in the USA.

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Technical Tips: Capsule Filling and Handling Best Practices

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This collection of Technical Tips offers key guidance on handling, filling, and storing empty capsules to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and protect product quality.

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K-CAPS® Delayed-Release Empty Capsules

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K-CAPS® Delayed-Release capsules protect sensitive ingredients like probiotics and enzymes from stomach acid, ensuring targeted delivery and enhanced effectiveness.

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Poster: The Top Ten Causes for Each Common Capsule Defects

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Product development can bring challenges. At CapsCanada, we help you address common visual defects like body fold, dent, pinhole, and cracking in our new downloadable guide.

Steve Lee

Manager of Field Quality and Technical Services CapsCanada

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The Formal Introduction of Capsules in America

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