Understanding the Basics of Empty Capsules

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We want to support you with your health journey. That's why we have created this quick guide about our empty capsules and how to make your own capsule supplements. We hope it's helpful!

How to fill empty capsules manually

Materials

  • Empty capsules: Empty capsules primarily come in two main types: gelatin capsules and vegetarian capsules.
  • Fill material: The ingredient(s) you intend to fill the capsules with. Some examples are green tea, beetroot, or echinacea.
  • Mortar and pestle: If your ingredients are not in powder form, using a mortar and pestle can assist in achieving a fine and uniform texture.
  • Storage container: Use a dark glass container for storing the capsules once they are filled.
STEP 1

Prepare your ingredients

Put the ingredients thoroughly mixed and evenly distributed in a bowl.
Prepare the ingredients.
STEP 2

Separate the empty capsules

Separate the empty capsules into their cap and body halves.
Separate the empty capsules.
STEP 3

Fill each capsule manually

Fill the body (largest part), pushing it down into the filling material until it feels pretty solid.
Fill the capsules by hand.
STEP 4

Cap the capsules

Take the cap half of the capsule and place it over the filled body, snapping them together.
Cap the capsules.
STEP 5

Store de capsules

Place the filled capsules in a dark glass container. Store them in a cool, dry place.
Store the capsules.

Make your own supplements

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Store empty capsules in a dry place

Store in a dry place 

Empty capsules are made of materials sensitive to moisture and humidity.

Store them in a dry environment to prevent them to become soft, deform, or stick together

Avoid direct sunlight on empty capsules

Avoid direct sunlight

Exposure to direct sunlight can degrade the capsules' quality over time. 

Store the containers in a cool, dark place to prevent any light-induced damage.

Empty capsules temperature control

Temperature control

Extreme temperatures can affect the stability of the capsules. 

Store them in a temperature-controlled environment:

  • Gelatin: 15ºC - 25ºC
  • Vegan: 15ºC - 30ºC
Empty capsules shelf life

Capsules shelf life

If properly stored, our empty capsules can last up to:

  • Gelatin: 5 years.
  • Vegetarian: 5 years.
  • Enteric: 2 years.