Fillers for Food Supplement Capsules and Powder

Asked by: chatchaip61 On: September 11, 2023 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Can Glucomannan, Powdered Cellulose, Calcium Dihydrogen Phosphate, and Microcrystalline Cellulose be used as fillers in food supplement capsules and consumed as powder?

Answer

Fillers for Food Supplement Capsules

Based on common usage in food and supplement formulations, the following substances can generally be used as fillers in food supplement capsules and can be consumed in powder form:

  • Glucomannan (ผงบุก): This is a dietary fiber widely used in food supplements, often for its bulking properties. It is commonly consumed as a powder or in capsules.
  • Powdered cellulose: This is a purified form of cellulose. While not found as a specific product name in the search, related forms like Microcrystalline Cellulose are explicitly used as fillers and binders in food and tablet formulations. Powdered cellulose is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) and used in food products, and can be consumed as powder.
  • Calcium dihydrogen phosphate: Also known as monocalcium phosphate, this compound and related dicalcium phosphate are used in food as nutrient supplements (providing calcium and phosphorus), anticaking agents, stabilizers, binders, and fillers in tablets and powders. It is safe for consumption as powder or in capsules.
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose: This substance is specifically listed in product descriptions as being commonly used as a bulking agent and capsule filler, as well as a binder and filler for tablets. It is suitable for consumption as powder or in capsules.

In summary, all four substances are suitable for use as fillers in food supplement capsules and can be consumed in powder form, based on their established uses and safety profiles in food applications.