Utilizing a novel patented process based on one of FMC core Biopolymers (alginate) this technology provides a unique seamless, enteric, vegetarian alternative to gelatin soft capsules in one unit process for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
Alginate capsules advantages
Globally acceptable regulatory compliance with Vegetarian (gelatin-free)
Capsules easier to swallow:
- Smaller Capsule: Seamless thinner capsule shell, allowing for capsules 30% smaller than traditional gelatin for a given fill volume
- No Fish Burps: Naturally enteric providing superior gastro resistant and enteric release properties to film coated alternatives
- Superior elegance - high shell transparency
- Sugar and gluten free
Manufacture of capsules easier:
- Favorable unit cost - process does not produce waste ribbon as seen in traditional rotary die processes and eliminates need/cost of enteric film coating maximizing production efficiency
- Process designed to provide oxidation protection
- QbD development philosophy
- Patented product and process enables product life cycle enhancement.
- IP Protected
FMC Capabilities
Laboratory scale process enables:
- Technology demonstrations
- Formulation development support
- Product concept assessment
- Sample manufacture for in vitro and stability assessment
Proven GMP capability
- Small GMP batches for early in vivo testing
Extensive and professional technical support
Algicaps Process Overview
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