APPENDIX 81
Glycerol
Plant based product that helps to keep capsules fl exible and prevents
them from becoming brittle and splitting.
Glycerol Monostearate
Used as an emulsifi er bringing together fat and water-based nutrients.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Plant cellulose is a natural glazing agent to give capsules a smooth
fi nish and to enable easy swallowing.
Lecithin
Natural soya product that acts as an emulsifi er improving the
solubility of oils.
Marine Gelatin Natural
fi sh-based gelling agent used in the formation of EPA Marine
Fish Oil capsules see product information key for vegetarian/vegan
or animal origins.
Magnesium Stearate
Natural tablet or capsule lubricant or anti-caking agent
preventing the food supplement from sticking and reducing friction
during
processing.
Medium Chain Triglycerides
Derived from coconut oil. Provides an excellent delivery system for
fat-soluble nutrients such as Vitamin E and EFAs.
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Natural plan cellulose used as fi ller in the formation of capsules.
Modifi ed starch
Helps in the disintegration of food supplements (i.e. a "disintegrant").
Potato Maltodextrin
Hypoallergenic starch used as a binder of capsule ingredients.
Potassium Sorbate Natural
preservative.
Rice Flour/Powder
Used as a natural binder of capsule ingredients.
Silicon Dioxide/ Silica
A naturally occurring mineral used as an anti-caking agent in
capsules or to help the disintegration of tablets and capsules
(i.e. a "disintegrant").
Sodium Benzoate Natural
preservative.
Sorbitol
Used as a diluent for ingredients required in small amounts.
Tricalcium Phosphates
Used as an anti-caking agent.