Leakers are a common softgel industry problem, impairing quality and increasing the cost of capsule production. Gelatin expert GELITA is introducing a game-changing solution. By switching to new EASYSEAL® gelatin, manufacturers can achieve more robust capsule seams and enjoy significant reductions of leakers. Download the Techpaper now to learn more.
This Technical Paper is from Gelita.


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Within the range of collagen proteins, GELITA supplies collagen peptides with proven body-stimulating capabilities and tailor-made gelatines. In today’s landscape of highest consumer demands, manufacturers of food products rely on natural, healthy, non-allergenic ingredients for their developments. Collagen proteins from GELITA fulfill all of these requirements and are foodstuffs in their own right. They also possess a set of unique technical and physiological properties.

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