K caps are quickly becoming a popular alternative to traditional gelatin capsules used in pharmaceutical products. Gelatin has been the substance of choice in capsule manufacturing because of its relative abundance, low cost, and versatility. Gelatin is easily molded into almost any shape, size, or thickness desires, making it an ideal substance for use in producing empty gelatin capsules.

The Gelatin Problem

Gelatin does have a downside, however. Gelatin is a substance derived from animals. It can be made from many different animals, and many different parts of the same animal. It can be produced from bones, hooves, tendons, as well as skin. Gelatin derived from cow skin is one of the more common sources of pharmaceutical gelatin.

For many people, vegetarians and those with certain religious restrictions, this simply won't do. Consuming animal derived products is just not an alternative. For these customers, K caps are the answer. K caps are a vegetarian alternative to traditional gelatin capsules. There are no animal products what so ever in K caps, making them a safe alternative for the animal lovers among us.

The advent of K caps and other vegetarian capsule alternatives has had a tremendous impact on the natural supplements and vitamins market. Customers who were once unable to purchase and consume personal supplements because of the gelatin problem are now able to join in on the personal health and fitness boom. Makers of natural supplements will want to consider stocking up on empty K caps and other vegetarian capsules to meet growing demand.