Is gelatine used in the manufacture of your capsules?
Most capsules are made from a compound called hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), ‘recognised as safe’ for food use by the FDA and the European Union (1). Though its name sounds somewhat unnatural, it actually comes from plant cellulose, and no chemical additives or animal-source products are used in its processing (thermogelation).
Even though HPMC has never been associated in any scientific studies with adverse health effects (2), nor even potential allergens, attempts to discredit it are currently being made by certain dubious information sources. Its reputation has been unfairly tarnished by the presence on the market of very poor quality supplements that may contain heavy metals, traces of solvents or mould. But the presence of these undesirable elements has absolutely nothing to do with HPMC: rather, it’s the result of certain companies failing to comply with manufacturing standards. At SuperSmart, we rely on heavyweights in the field of HPMC capsule manufacture such as Capsugel for our VCaps™ and DRcaps™, who make all the results of tests conducted on their capsule ranges available to their clients. As a result, we can see that standards of quality and safety established by health authorities are being observed on a daily basis, and that their capsules are completely safe for use in humans.
Around a third of our capsules are made from pullulan, another plant-source polysaccharide compound, produced from starch by the non-toxic fungus Aureobasidium pullulans. It too is ‘recognised as safe’ by the FDA and EU. HPMC and pullulan are both plant-source polymers and are excellent alternatives to animal-source gelatine. They are both non-harmful to the body, non-allergenic, non-pathogenic and non-carcinogenic. Pullulan has two unique advantages: it is less permeable to oxygen (which is why it’s used to preserve more fragile ingredients) and it’s easier to produce. It is, however, less stable and more vulnerable to rupture when subjected to significant changes in humidity,
Very occasionally, our capsules do contain gelatine in which case it is specified in the product description, composition list and label. The choice of capsule material depends on a number of constraints dictated by the substances contained in the capsule and their method of delivery.
3 Days
Easy to order
Easy to order, good and fast delivery to Finland, the box was intact and the content exactly what I ordered. I am satisfied. Product prices are on moderate level. Thank you Supersmart!
VIITANEN Esa
8 Days
Fine quality service
Thanks to team who met what I need such as trust, good packages and fast delivery. Regarding products it is too early to give a comment. After using for a while, I gonna update my review. I had bought supplements mostly for autism.
Fatma Coltu
8 Days
efficient easy to use
efficient eqsy to use
Mr G Birtles
15 Days
Quick processing orders…
You are so quick in processing orders and prompt in shipping too. Very easy to do business with you. Thanks a lot for your great service.
JOAQUIN Epifanio
20 Days
I am merely judging the delivery system
I am merely judging the delivery system, which was flawless. It wouldn't make any sense to comment on the efficacy of the supplements, since that is only possible on a statistical basis. Even if something doesn't improve, that doesn't have to mean that the supplement doesn't work, since one doesn't know how it might have worsened without the supplement and the opposite might also apply, since many symptoms are psychosomatic and the supplement might provide a placebo effect.
Roger De Backer
29 Days
Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Patrick
30 Days
Magnesium and Zinc Orotate are top…
Magnesium and Zinc Orotate are top supplements. Highly recommend!
Kristjan
41 Days
Clean, simple, effective
Nothing to complain. Delivers everything fast, attentive to their regular customers. Best experience.
FABIO I.
44 Days
Possibility to enjoy a variety of high…
Possibility to enjoy a variety of high quality suppléments. Fast delivery Good packaging Clear information and website
Vov Oo
46 Days
Efficient ordering and delivery
Efficient ordering and delivery. Happy with products. I order fairly regularly. Reliable
Gill Lee
46 Days
Happy customer.
Supersmart sell the best products and are effecient when it come to handling and dispatching orders. Also, their return and refund policies is very simple and easy for the customer. The creme on top is the return customer discounts. Keep up the good work.
ABDULQADER Jehad
50 Days
Prompt and reliable.
Prompt and reliable.
MIFSUD Joseph
57 Days
great? / OK
I don't use the word great; everything was OK; it is maybe too early to expect an effect of the supplements
STAEHLI C
64 Days
Well,It was yesterday I started using…
Well,It was yesterday I started using it but I can tell the supplement is working perfect,will definitely still give best comments once I'm done using it ...
ANTHONY Oluwaseun Ugwu
64 Days
Great products
Great products, fast delivery.
Nujood ALHADDAD