Vegetable gelatin (carrageenans)

Carrageenans are natural polysaccharides extracted from red marine algae, primarily from species such as Chondrus crispus and Kappaphycus alvarezii. Long used in the food industry as gelling and thickening agents, they represent a plant-based alternative to animal gelatin, making them particularly suitable for vegan and vegetarian formulations. In the field of dietary supplements, carrageenans are used to form vegetable capsules capable of encapsulating active ingredients in liquid, powder, or oil form. Their structure allows for rapid dissolution in the stomach, thereby supporting the efficient release of active ingredients as soon as they reach the gastric environment. Supplementation using carrageenan-based capsules thus provides a taste-neutral, well-tolerated encapsulation solution without the use of animal-derived raw materials. This gelling agent helps ensure the stability and integrity of active ingredients throughout the product's shelf life.