
Empty Vegetarian Capsules
Vegetarian Empty Capsules
Capsuline’s empty vegetarian capsules, also known as plant-based capsules, are designed to meet the needs of modern nutraceutical and pharmaceutical formulations. Made from HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose), these capsules are ideal for vegetarian, vegan, and dietary-restricted formulations.
Manufactured in GMP and ISO 9001-certified facilities, our vegan capsules ensure purity, reliability, and excellent machinability on both manual and automatic filling machines. They are GMO-free, allergen-free, BSE-free, and TiO₂-free, providing a clean and consistent solution for supplement brands committed to transparency and performance.
If you’d like to learn more about how vegetarian capsules are made and how they compare to gelatin capsules, explore our Vegetarian Capsules informational page. For help choosing the best capsule size for your formulation, check our Capsule Size Chart.
Choose from a variety of veggie capsule sizes (000 to 4) and packaging options, whether you need bulk quantities for manufacturing or bags for DIY projects, Capsuline has the perfect plant-based capsule for your formulation.
Vegetarian capsules are made from HPMC, a plant-based polymer that offers excellent stability, uniformity, and resistance to moisture. Unlike gelatin capsules, they are completely non-animal and suitable for vegan or plant-based formulations. If you’d like to explore the different types of vegetarian capsules and their specific applications, visit our blog Types of Vegetarian Capsules
Yes. Capsuline vegetarian capsules are manufactured under GMP and ISO 9001-certified processes, ensuring compliance with both nutraceutical and pharmaceutical-grade standards. They maintain consistent dimensions and machinability for reliable performance on all types of capsule-filling equipment.
Absolutely. The HPMC material used in our vegetarian capsules acts as a natural moisture barrier, helping protect hygroscopic or oxygen-sensitive ingredients. This makes them ideal for formulas containing botanicals, vitamins, or probiotics that require added stability.
Yes. Capsuline offers TiO₂-free vegetarian capsules that meet global additive regulations, offering the same transparency, color options, and filling efficiency as our standard capsules.
Specialty Vegetarian Capsules
Pullulan Capsules
Made from fermented tapioca for an ultra-pure, oxygen-resistant alternative.
Delayed-Release Capsules
Designed to resist stomach acid and release ingredients in the intestine.
Natural Colorant Capsules
Colored using plant-based and mineral-derived ingredients, free from synthetic dyes.