Consumers have one clear dominant idea about liquid supplements:
Liquids are gentle and offer easy, more natural absorption.
Consumers feel that liquids carry the essence of dietary supplements. They recognize that the human body naturally breaks down supplements into liquids to be absorbed. In fact, in a national survey* 74% of respondents shown Licaps® Liquid-Filled capsules indicated a positive purchase intent.
The appeal of liquid supplements by consumers is undeniable. That's why Capsugel created a complete line of the most popular liquid supplements for the dietary supplement industry. Companies can now quickly launch a line of quality liquid products and take advantage and the growing consumer demand. And for those companies wishing to create their own liquid formula or improve on an existing formula, Capsugel’s state-of-the-art Dietary Supplement Liquid Formulation Centers are ready to assist them.
Capsugel's Dietary Supplement Liquid Formulation and Manufacturing Centers are located in:
Greenwood, South Carolina, USA - serving the Americas
Colmar, France and Ploermel, France - serving Europe, Middle East & Africa
Ayutthaya, Thailand - serving Asia
Let us help get you started today. Contact your Capsugel sales representative for more information.
Strong consumer perception as fast-acting and gentle on the stomach
Better oxygen barrier against degradation, which means the potency of the supplement is better protected
Better masking of taste or unpleasant odors
Liquid-filled capsules are easy to swallow, even for those with difficulty swallowing
Visually appealing liquid formulation
No banding required with Capsugel's proprietary LEMS sealing process
Licaps Liquid-filled Products
Licaps liquid-filled capsules are now available in a wide array of liquid supplements,
such as Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Coenzyme Q10, Green Tea and Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) to name a few.
Products are available in numerous health categories, including:
Heart Health
Liver Health
Eye & Skin Health
Sleep Health
Cognitive Health
Bone & Joint Health
Immune Health
Women’s Health
Weight Management
Capsugel also works with our customers daily to develop custom formulations and exciting branding options.
Contact your Capsugel sales representative today for a complete list of available products and services.
Market Opportunities
Liquid supplements offer companies the ability to promote additional attributes about their products,
such as faster-acting, gentle on your stomach and no unpleasant taste.
Liquid supplements are perfect for many applications, including
Sports Nutrition
Energy
Weight Management
Seniors
Women
Beauty Aides
Sleep Aides
A Vegetarian Solution
In the U.S. more than 70 million Americans (25% of the U.S. population) specifically choose vegetarian products, and 69% of these vegetarian-aware shoppers agree that taking supplements regularly offers benefits.* Not only are consumers looking for vegetarian products, but they also are actively seeking out 'all-natural' products without any by-products. In fact, in Europe many consumers specifically look for E-numbers on labels, which are used throughout the EU to refer to additives. While E-numbers are also used for natural additives, the overriding consumer perception is that E-numbers are undesirable and are best avoided.
To help manufacturers capitalize on this market opportunity, Capsugel offers its Licaps Liquid-filled capsules in a vegetarian capsule. Offering the benefits of both a liquid and a vegetarian product, it appeals not only to vegetarians but also those consumers with specific cultural needs.
With Licaps liquid-filled capsules popular claims are achievable that are not possible using softgels
Unlike softgels that contain starch and pasticizers, such as glycerine and sorbitol, our liquid-filled capsules allow you to have a 'clean' label and make these important product claims:
Starch-free
Gluten-free
No Additives
No Preservatives
Many products are marketed with claims combinations not achieveable with softgels. Here are some popular examples*
a gluten-free claim, combined with a no additives or preservatives claim
a vegetarian claim, combined with a no additives or preservatives claim
It is important to note that having 'starch' on an ingredient label is typically undesirable since starches are a source of gluten, which many consumers want to or need to avoid. A gluten-free diet is the primary therapeutic treatment for celiac disease (gluten intolerance), and may also help a host of other conditions, including dermatitis herpetiformis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV enteropathy, and schizophrenia.
*Source: Mintel GNPD; The Natural Marketing Research Institute Study, 2007
For those companies wishing to market unique liquid formulations,
Capsugel’s state-of-the-art Dietary Supplement Liquid Formulation Centers are ready to help.
Located around the world, each Center is staffed with a team of highly trained formulators who specialize in the field of microemulsions.
Using pharmaceutical-based scientific protocols, Capsugel relies on both conventional
and advanced screening capabilities to help optimize the performance of many ingredients.
A sophisticated computer based model, drawing on both public and proprietary technical
information, is used to quickly and efficiently develop liquid formulations that meet our customers needs.
Capsugel's Dietary Supplement Liquid Formulation and Manufacturing Centers are located in:
Greenwood, South Carolina, USA - serving the Americas
Colmar, France and Ploermel, France - serving Europe, Middle East & Africa
At Capsugel, we've already done a lot of work to support your efforts to launch liquid products quickly,
with raw material sourcing in place and quality assays completed. Our high-quality liquid filling
and sealing facilities in France, the United States and Thailand are well positioned to support regional
and global demand with a wide array of products in numerous health categories. And if needed, the experts at Capsugel will help you find the right contract packager to fit your needs, or manage this for you – providing a turn-key solution to your new product needs.
Launching new products was never so easy. Let Capsugel help get your products to market in record time,
contact your sales representative today.
Compatible oils and excipients
Examples of types of oils and excipients that are compatible with Licaps capsules
Peanut Oil
Paraffin Oil
Hydrogenated Peanut Oil
Cetyl Alchohol
Castor Oil
Cetostearyl Alcohol
Hydorgenated Castor Oil
Stearyl Alcohol
Fractionated Coconut Oil
Stearic Acid
Corn Oil
Beeswax
Olive Oil
Silica Dioxide
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Polyethylene Glycols
Silicone Oil
Macrogol Glycerides
Soya Oil
Poloxamers
Licaps Capsule Specifications
Size
000
00
0
1
2
3
4
1. Weight
Mg
163
118
96
76
61
48
38
Tolerance mg
±10
±7
±6
±5
±4
±3
±3
2. Capacity
Capsule volume ml (approx)
1.34
0.91
0.68
0.50
0.37
0.30
0.21
Available volume ml (approx)
1.18
0.82
0.59
0.43
0.33
0.26
0.18
3. Length of the capsule parts (body and cap)
Body inches
0.874
0.796
0.726
0.654
0.601
0.535
0.480
Tolerance inches
±0.018
±0.018
±0.018
±0.018
±0.018
±0.018
±0.018
Body mm
22.20
20.22
18.44
16.61
15.27
13.59
12.19
Tolerance mm
±0.46
±0.46
±0.46
±0.46
±0.46
±0.46
±0.46
Cap inches
0.510
0.462
0.422
0.385
0.352
0.318
0.284
Tolerance inches
±0.018
±0.018
±0.018
±0.018
±0.018
±0.018
±0.018
Cap mm
12.95
11.74
10.72
9.78
8.94
8.08
7.21
Tolerance mm
±0.46
±0.46
±0.46
±0.46
±0.46
±0.46
±0.46
4. External diameter
Body inches
0.378
0.322
0.289
0.261
0.239
0.219
0.199
Body mm
9.60
8.18
7.34
6.63
6.07
5.57
5.05
Cap inches
0.392
0.336
0.300
0.272
0.250
0.229
0.209
Cap mm
9.95
8.53
7.64
6.91
6.35
5.82
5.32
5. Overall closed length
Inches
1.029
0.917
0.854
0.765
0.709
0.626
0.563
Tolerance inches
±0.012
±0.012
±0.012
±0.012
±0.012
±0.012
±0.012
mm
26.10
23.3
21.70
19.40
18.00
15.9
14.3
Tolerance mm
±0.30
±0.30
±0.30
±0.30
±0.30
±0.30
±0.30
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact your Capsugel representative for the most current information.
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