Factory OEM/ODM Plant-based Softgels

First, in terms of raw material sourcing, plant-based softgel shells are derived from plant starch and contain no animal ingredients. This makes them an ideal choice for religious consumers and vegetarians, while also aligning with the growing global trend toward plant-based consumption in recent years.

Second, in terms of product characteristics, plant-based soft capsules offer superior heat resistance, stability, and anti-stick properties. These advantages effectively prevent common quality issues seen with traditional gelatin soft capsules in high-temperature environments, such as sticking, deformation, or even leakage.

Third, in terms of application scope, plant-based soft capsule technology is suitable for a wide range of active ingredients, including functional foods like fish oil, DHA algae oil, and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Beyond functional food applications, these capsules are also used in products like serums and beauty concentrates, elevating product quality and brand image to meet consumer demand for natural and green products.

Fourth, regarding transportation and storage, due to the high temperature resistance and anti-sticking properties of plant-based capsules, the environmental requirements during logistics and storage are more flexible compared to traditional gelatin capsules. This, to a certain extent, helps reduce associated costs.

In the development process of plant-based soft capsules, it is necessary to start from the raw material formula, equipment improvement or selection, process research and other links, and discuss with domestic and foreign technical experts to optimize the entire chain of development and production processes. Through systematic optimization of the sol system, conveying system, rubber preparation system, heating system, etc. of the original equipment, the pressing quality and sensory appeal of the product can be met. In terms of mold improvement, the overall shape of the product can be effectively improved by improving and optimizing the structure of the mold.

In terms of formula and process, based on the characteristics of plant gum raw materials and drawing on past gelatin pressing experience, a large number of tests and experiments were carried out from gelatinization to capsule pressing, so as to explore a set of formulas and processes suitable for the production of plant gum soft capsules, and a large number of tests were carried out. The figure below shows that under different temperature changes, the elasticity of plant gum is less affected by temperature fluctuations; while the curves of gelatin are clearly distinguished at two temperatures, that is, the elasticity is significantly affected by temperature changes. This change leads to problems in the sales of products in different countries and regions or different seasons.