Sweetpearl® P90 Maltitol and KLEPTOSE® Linecaps Pea Maltodextrin Placebo Granules
Published January 28, 2026
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Pharma
Placebo formulation demonstrating processability of SweetPearl® P90 Maltitol as filler/binder and KLEPTOSE® Linecaps Pea Maltodextrin in high shear wet granulation process
Formula
| | % (By weight) | Quantity Used (g) |
|---|---|---|
| SweetPearl® P90 Maltitol | 85.27 | 1621 |
| KLEPTOSE® Linecaps Pea Maltodextrin | 9.47 | 180 |
| Water | 5.26 | 100 |
| Red coloring agent | qs | qs |
Method
- In a 6 Liters lab-scale high shear granulator, introduce SweetPearl® P90 Maltitol and KLEPTOSE® Linecaps Pea Maltodextrin.
- Dissolve the coloring agent in the water (0.6% DS).
- Mix the powders for 3 minutes (impeller 250 rpm and chopper at 1800 rpm).
- Spray the solution on the powder for 1 minute 20 seconds while mixing
(spraying conditions: 3 bars pressure, 0.4 mm spraying nozzle diameter, 75 g of solution / min). - After spraying, continue mixing for 8 minutes.
- Dry the granules in a fluidized bed dryer at 60°C until 1-2% moisture content.
- Calibrate the powder on a 1000 µm screen.
Addititional comments
- SweetPearl® P90 Maltitol is a filler/binder with fine particle size that can provide a pleasant taste and stability to your formulation thanks to high chemical stability and low hygroscopicity. It is suitable for both chewable and swallowable tablets by wet granulation.
- KLEPTOSE® LINECAPS pea maltodextrin acts as a solubilizer, stabilizer and taste-making agent. It is ideal for pediatrics and may also be used as a binder in formulations processed by wet granulation.
Disclaimer
This formula is a guideline for recommended use of our products; it does not imply consent to their use in violation of existing patent(s).
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