Author(s):
Sarvagya Jain, Sushant Singh, Ashish Jain, Akhlesh Kumar Singhai
Email(s):
jainsarvagya287@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5713.2025.00055 
Address:
Sarvagya Jain*, Sushant Singh, Ashish Jain, Akhlesh Kumar Singhai
School of Pharmacy, LNCT University, J K Town, Kolar Road, Sarvadharam C Sector, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India-462042.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 4,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
A lot of us, whether intentionally or not, ingest non-vegetarian glossy coverings sourced from cows, pigs, and various other animals. Religious, cultural, and individual factors can influence patients' preferences for medications available in capsule form. For almost one hundred years, two-part capsules have been employed in the pharmaceutical industry, utilising gelatin as the primary component for these capsules due to its outstanding properties as a gelling agent. The gelatin dissolves in hot water at high concentrations and rapidly sets at room temperature. The film's thickness created by the gelatin becomes consistent. The crosslinking of gelatin, incompatibilities with drugs, and stringent regulations concerning the utilization of gelatin sourced from animals which mandate the eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) have spurred the quest for alternatives to gelatin. The purpose of this review is to address questions concerning the substitution of gelatin in capsule production. The market for vegetarian supplements keeps expanding. Today's supplement buyers are increasingly selective and knowledgeable than at any time in the past. They are youthful, varied, and worldwide. And their numbers are increasing. The percentage of individuals maintaining a healthy balanced lifestyle rose from 79% in 2015 to 82% in 2023. In the U.S., 44% of individuals who use supplements indicate that vegetarianism is significant in their supplement choices, an increase from 82% in 2024. They seek products free from animal origin, pesticides, and preservatives. (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), this compound is commonly used in the creation of pharmaceuticals, food items, and cosmetic products. These capsules have distinct features, the most prominent being: adherence to all pharmaceutical dissolution standards (USP & EP). They are categorized as 'non-animal' products, rendering them appropriate for vegetarians. They remain stable across various temperature and humidity conditions.
Cite this article:
Sarvagya Jain, Sushant Singh, Ashish Jain, Akhlesh Kumar Singhai. Biopolymeric Innovations in Vegetable Capsules: Sustainable Alternative to Gelatin. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025; 15(4):377-4. doi: 10.52711/2231-5713.2025.00055
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Sarvagya Jain, Sushant Singh, Ashish Jain, Akhlesh Kumar Singhai. Biopolymeric Innovations in Vegetable Capsules: Sustainable Alternative to Gelatin. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025; 15(4):377-4. doi: 10.52711/2231-5713.2025.00055 Available on: https://ajptonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-15-4-8
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