As one of the main packaging forms for medicines, health products and nutritional supplements, gelatin capsules are widely used in the pharmaceutical and nutritional products industries due to their good biocompatibility, stability and easy swallowing characteristics. With the continuous expansion of the global pharmaceutical market, the demand for gelatin capsules has also been steadily increasing, and its applicability in different environments has become a focus of attention for manufacturers and buyers.
From the perspective of temperature environment, gelatin capsules are generally suitable for room temperature storage conditions, and the optimal storage temperature range is 15℃ to 25℃. In high temperature environments, gelatin may soften or even melt, so constant temperature measures such as using insulated packaging or refrigerated transportation are required in high temperature areas or summer transportation. In contrast, gelatin capsules are more stable in low temperature environments, but extreme low temperatures may increase brittleness and affect the user experience.
Humidity is another important factor affecting the quality of gelatin capsules. Gelatin is hygroscopic and may absorb moisture in a high humidity environment, causing the capsules to soften, stick together or even mold. Therefore, the storage and transportation environment of gelatin capsules needs to maintain a relative humidity between 40% and 60%, and desiccant or moisture-proof packaging can be used when necessary. When exporting products, pharmaceutical companies need to ensure that the packaging meets international moisture-proof standards to adapt to different climatic conditions in sea or land transportation.
From the perspective of application areas, the applicable environment of gelatin capsules is not limited to medicines, but is also widely used in dietary supplements, vitamin capsules and functional foods. As consumer demand for health products grows, the market demand for gelatin capsules continues to expand, especially in Europe, the United States and Asia. In addition, plant-based alternatives to gelatin capsules (such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose capsules) are also emerging, but gelatin capsules still dominate the market with their mature production process and cost advantages.
Overall, the applicability of gelatin capsules in the global market depends on their ability to control the storage and transportation environment. When purchasing and exporting gelatin capsules, foreign trade companies need to comprehensively consider factors such as temperature, humidity and transportation time to ensure stable product quality and meet the needs of international customers.
