Evaluation of mechanical and thermal properties of carrageenan/hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose hard capsule

• Main Authors: Ramli, Nur Amalina, Adam, Fatmawati, Amin, Khairatun Najwa Mohd, Md Nor, Adibi Rahiman, Ries, Michael E.
• Format: Article
• Published: Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering 2023
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QC Physics; QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/39444/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

The inherent source of gelatin used for commercial hard capsules causes a surging demand for vegetarian capsules. In this work, carrageenan is utilized in preparing hard capsules to meet consumer preferences. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) was incorporated as a reinforcing agent to improve the...