Vegetarian capsules are made by capsule manufacturers as an alternative to traditional gelatin capsules. Gelatin is derived from animals, often cows, and devout vegetarians will not consume gelatin capsules. They will not eat the animal's meat or wear its skin and they certainly will not take supplements in capsules derived from it either.

Before the advent of vegetarian capsules, supplement manufacturers and distributors were often unable to meet the needs of vegetarian customers. Some unscrupulous distributors tried to rely on consumer ignorance of the nature of supplement capsules in order to sell to the vegetarian market. Today, most consumers are informed enough to know what standard capsules are made from, but it is always a good idea to double check before sending out an order to avoid complications.

Selecting the Right Vegetarian Capsules for Your Home Based Business

Once you have verified a customer's status, there are several options in vegetarian capsules to choose from. The first thing you'll need to figure out is what size to use. Specialty capsules like those for vegetarians are usually available in a smaller range than gelatin capsules. You can expect to find these capsules in a range of around 00 to 3 fairly easily.

Once you've chosen a size, it's time to pick a capsule color. Clear is always a popular choice, but this is not your only alternative. Some common colors are green, orange, and yellow. Depending on the capsule manufacturer you order from, you may or may not be able to order capsules with different cap and body colors. Sometimes a capsule's color is an indication of its flavor, but not always.