Product Profile
LYCAGEL® PREMIX
A blend of Hydroxypropyl Pea Starch, Sorbitol, Carrageenan, and Disodium Phosphate Anhydrous
| Product Name | LYCAGEL® VS 720 Premix |
| Generic Name | Hydroxypropyl Pea Starch |
| Physico-chemical properties | |
| Compliance | EP/USP-NF |
| Synonyms | Hydroxypropyl Starch, D-Glucitol (sorbitol), Carrageenanum, Dibasic Sodium Phosphate |
| Composition | Hydroxypropyl starch, sorbitol, carregeenan and disodium phosphate anhydrous |
| CAS Number | Hydroxypropyl Starch 113894-92-1, Sorbitol 50-70-4, 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 | LYCAGE® PREMIX hydroxypropyl pea starch, sorbitol, carrageenan and disodium phosphate blend. This ready-to-use formulation was developed to replace gelatin in the manufacture of veggie soft capsules. It offers excellent film-forming properties and is used in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications |
| 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 (40% minimum) |
| Taste/Odor | Odorless and tasteless |
| Powder Characteristics |
Bulk Density: 0.7 g/cm3 Tapped Density: 0.8 g/cm3 |
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