What is the composition of gelatin in capsules

The gelatin in capsules mainly comes from animal skins, bones, and leather industry waste. It is the product of partial hydrolysis of collagen and is a large hydrophilic colloid. Gelatin contains a straight chain polymer formed by cross-linking 18 amino acids with peptides. This ingredient makes gelatin have good gel, water fixation, adhesion and solubility, and is very suitable for making hollow capsules.

Classification of Gelatin
According to different uses, gelatin can be divided into edible gelatin, medicinal gelatin, photographic gelatin, and industrial gelatin.

Medicinal gelatin is specifically designed for pharmaceutical products and meets strict quality requirements. The quality of industrial gelatin is poor and there are also many impurities, so it is strictly prohibited to use it in the fields of medicine and food.

Medical gelatin is widely used in the preparation of drug sustained-release materials and biofilm materials. It can be used to make soft and hard capsules, hemostatic sponges, tablet sugar coating, etc. In addition, gelatin can also be used to make other medical devices and supplies, such as plasma substitutes.

Gelatin, as a protein, does not cause weight gain in the human body and does not affect the body's immunity or resistance. However, it should be noted that certain inorganic elements may be harmful in excess, and therefore must be strictly controlled during preparation and use.

In summary, gelatin in capsules mainly comes from animal skins, bones, and leather industry waste, and is a safe and effective ingredient suitable for the pharmaceutical and food industries.