Film forming compositions comprising modified starches and iota-carrageenan and methods for manufacturing soft capsules using same
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1. An edible, soft capsule which comprises a soft, dry shell which comprises:
- (v) about 12-24 weight % iota-carrageenan;
(vi) about 30-60 weight % modified starch;
(vii) about 10-60 weight % plasticizer;
(viii) about 1-4 weight % sodium phosphate dibasic buffer system; and
wherein said shell encloses a soft capsule fill material.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a modified starch and a carrageenan, especially iota-carrageenan, where the compositions are suitable for use in manufacturing soft capsules.
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1. An edible, soft capsule which comprises a soft, dry shell which comprises:
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(v) about 12-24 weight % iota-carrageenan;
(vi) about 30-60 weight % modified starch;
(vii) about 10-60 weight % plasticizer;
(viii) about 1-4 weight % sodium phosphate dibasic buffer system; and
wherein said shell encloses a soft capsule fill material. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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