What Are Hard Gelatin Capsules? Key Uses, Benefits, and Types

They are composed primarily of gelatin derived from collagen, water, and a plasticizer, giving them their characteristic smooth, shiny, and flexible appearance.
Eric Ge is the CTO of Ruida Packing, with extensive experience in pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery. His technical work focuses on capsule filling, tablet compression, blister packaging, counting and cartoning systems, and integrated production lines. Drawing on hands-on experience in equipment development, testing, and production applications, he contributes technical insight and reviews content to ensure it accurately reflects real machine capabilities, manufacturing processes, and practical production requirements.

They are composed primarily of gelatin derived from collagen, water, and a plasticizer, giving them their characteristic smooth, shiny, and flexible appearance.