Capsule Manufacturing — Q Nutritions

Gelatin & Vegetarian Hard-Shell Capsules

Capsules

Precision hard-shell capsule filling for powders, pellets, and granules. Gelatin and HPMC vegetarian capsules in all standard sizes — ideal for herbs, probiotics, and specialty formulations.

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10,000 units

MOQ

000 to Size 4

Sizes

Gelatin / HPMC

Shell Types

6–10 weeks

Lead Time

GMP / NSF

Certifications

80M+ units/mo

Capacity

Overview

Capsules Manufacturing

Hard-shell capsules are the most flexible supplement delivery form, accommodating powders, granules, pellets, and mini-tablets. Q Nutritions operates high-speed capsule filling lines for both gelatin and HPMC (vegetarian) capsules in sizes 000 through 4. Our capsule manufacturing is ideal for botanical extracts, probiotics, enzymes, and complex multi-ingredient formulations.

Applications

Herbal ExtractsProbioticsEnzymesAmino AcidsMushroom ExtractsAdaptogensNootropicsCollagen PeptidesFiberSpecialty Blends

Powder Fill

High-speed powder filling with dosing accuracy to ±2% for all capsule sizes.

Pellet Fill

Multi-pellet filling for modified release and ingredient separation.

HPMC Vegetarian

Plant-based HPMC capsules for vegan, vegetarian, and halal products.

Enteric Capsules

Enteric-coated capsules for acid-sensitive ingredients and targeted release.

Probiotic Filling

Controlled-humidity filling environment for live probiotic cultures.

Custom Colors

Colored capsule shells for brand differentiation and product identification.

Why Q Nutritions

Our Capsules Advantage

High-speed capsule filling lines with ±2% dosing accuracy

Gelatin and HPMC vegetarian capsule options

Controlled-humidity filling room for moisture-sensitive ingredients

Probiotic-specific filling protocols to maintain CFU counts

Enteric coating capability for targeted delivery

Custom capsule colors for brand differentiation

Pellet and mini-tablet filling for modified release

Full dissolution and disintegration testing

GMP-certified facility with Health Canada site license

Production Process

How We Manufacture

Blending

Ingredients blended to homogeneity with lubricants and flow agents.

Filling

High-speed capsule filling with real-time weight monitoring.

Polishing

Capsules polished and visually inspected for defects.

QC & Pack

Disintegration, weight uniformity, and potency testing before packaging.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What capsule sizes do you offer?

We fill capsules in sizes 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 in both gelatin and HPMC. Size 00 is the most common for supplements, holding approximately 500-700mg of powder.

Do you offer vegetarian capsules?

Yes. We use HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) capsules for vegan and vegetarian products. HPMC capsules are also suitable for halal and kosher certifications.

Can you fill probiotic capsules?

Yes. We have a dedicated controlled-humidity filling room for probiotic products to maintain CFU counts. We also offer nitrogen-flushed packaging for extended probiotic shelf life.

What is the fill weight range for capsules?

Fill weights depend on capsule size and ingredient density. A size 00 capsule typically holds 400-700mg of powder. We can advise on the optimal capsule size for your formulation.

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