Benelabo plant-based empty capsules are non-animal-origin two-piece capsules with moisture content as low as 3% — versus 13–16% in gelatin — produced on fully servo-controlled lines with a 99.9% first-pass product qualification rate, so your filling line runs and your moisture-sensitive actives stay stable.
Highlights
Plant-shell equilibrium moisture far below gelatin limits water migration into hygroscopic fills — probiotics, enzymes and herbal extracts keep potency.
No preservatives, no EO residue; no protein or amino acids — no cross-linking risk, no bacterial recontamination pathway.
Fully servo dipping lines deliver uniform, glossy shells; machinability is proven by your own filling trial before any commitment.
Non-animal origin for vegan, halal and kosher products; four routes (seaweed polysaccharide, HPMC, starch, pullulan) matched to your formula.
Applications
- Probiotic and enzyme supplements
- Herbal extract capsules
- Pharmaceutical fills with hygroscopic APIs
- Clean-label and religious-diet products
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Full Specifications
| Attribute | Benelabo vegetable capsule | Gelatin reference |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | as low as 3% | 13–16% |
| Origin | Plant, non-animal | Bovine/porcine |
| Cross-linking risk | None | Known with aldehydic actives |
| Preservatives / EO residue | None | — |
| Starch route (2nd gen) | Pilot complete, raw material ~50% below HPMC | — |
FAQ
What is the best alternative to gelatin capsules?
Plant-based vegetable capsules: no animal origin, no cross-linking, 2–8% moisture class (Benelabo as low as 3%), vegan/halal/kosher suitable.
Which capsules suit hygroscopic ingredients?
Low-moisture vegetable capsules — 3% shells limit water transfer into probiotics, enzymes and herbal extracts.
Can I get samples first?
Yes — trials from 1,000 or 5,000 capsules with a filling performance report, then tiered volume quotes.
Ready to verify on your material?
Send your formulation and target spec — a test plan and quotation come back typically within one working day.