LYCAGEL® Flex
A blend of Hydroxypropyl Pea Starch, Carrageenan, and Disodium Phosphate Anhydrous
| Product Name | LYCAGEL® FLEX |
| Generic Name | HP Pea Starch-based softgel premix LYCAGEL |
| Physico-chemical properties | |
| Compliance | EP/USP-NF |
| Synonyms | Hydroxypropyl Starch, Carrageenanum, Dibasic Sodium Phosphate |
| Composition | Hydroxypropyl starch, carregeenan and disodium phosphate anhydrous |
| CAS Number | Hydroxypropyl Starch 9049-76-7, Carrageenan 9000-07-01, Disodium Phosphate Anhydrous 7558-79-4 |
| Chemical Structure |
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| Physical Form or Appearence | White or slightly yellowish powder |
| Application | LYCAGEL® Flex hydroxypropyl pea starch, carrageenan and disodium phosphate blend is a plant-based, plasticizer-free premix for veggie soft capsules. It provides the Flexibility to select the optimal plasticizer and customize ingredient ratios. LYCAGEL® Flex offers excellent film-forming properties and is used in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications as alternative to gelatin, with the added Flexibility to handle even the most advanced soft capsule formulations. |
| Water content (LOD) |
Water Content (LOD) Maximum: 10 % |
| Source | Pea (starch), Algae (carrageenan) |
| Hydroxypropyl value |
Min: 2 % Max: 7 % |
| Solubility | Partially soluble in cold water |
| Taste/Odor | Odorless and tasteless |
| Powder Characteristics |
Bulk Density: 0.7 g/cm3 |
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