Company Gelpell Gelpells® Manufacturing Advantages

Company Gelpell
Gelpell AG was founded in 2005 as a spin-off of the Swiss Caps AG in Gähwil, Switzerland.
We develop and produce pellets from gelatin, so-called Gelpells®. As a service provider for the
food supplement industry we also supply the necessary raw materials, analyse semi-final or endproducts
and pack the Gelpells – whether it be in bulk, in two-piece capsules or in jars. Blisterpacking
or filling into sticks- and ampoule-caps may also be provided.
Gelpells ®
Gelpells are seamless matrix pellets and are also called nutrient pearls.
The active ingredients are bound and thus protected in the threedimensional
gelatine matrix. They do not consist of a shell and a filling.
This new and at the same time attractive dosage form is ideal for many
prestigious active ingredients and opens new possibilities for the food
supplement industry, in food and technical applications.
Are your raw materials soluble, insoluble or oily? Are they difficult to handle
or do they react with each other? No problem! We can process these into
high-quality, digestible gelatin with a load of up to 50%.
Manufacturing
Gelpells are produced in an innovative and efficient dropping process. The active ingredients are
admixed to the gelatin solution, pressed through nozzles with exact defined process parameters
whereby uniform beads are formed in free fall. These are collected, dried and calibrated. Neither
high temperature nor pressure is applied in this process.
With a small experienced team we are able to produce and pack some 80 tons Gelpells per year.
Advantages
Appearance
Gelpells look great, are round, 0.8 to 2.0 mm in size and they have a shiny surface. Even transparent
Gelpells are obtained with active soluble substances; they can neither be manufactured by extrusion
nor by layering onto sugar cores.
Sensitive substances
They are protected by the insertion in the gelatin matrix e.g. olive polyphenols from oxidation.
The hygroscopicity of active substances is reduced.
"Clean label" or Bio-labelling?
As you wish, nothing stands in your way. Gelpells do not require any additives or preservatives.
Bioavailability
The matrix made of the natural polymer gelatin dissolves
in warm water or gastric juice. Active substances
stored in the three-dimensional gelatin network
will be very finely dispersed in water. In case of
oily substances, a stable emulsion builds up in-situ
which is easier for the body to absorb than the unsightly
floating oil drops in case of softgels.
The improved bioavailability is not a health claim and
this fact can thus be advertised on the packaging.
Application
Gelpells are easy, clean and dust-free to handle and they allow new and attractive dosage forms.
The taste of many actives can be masked by the gelatin. Even valerian extract may be enjoyed in
this may. Gelpells are easy to swallow and there is no gelatin residue.

Applications
Food supplement
Active ingredients or mixtures thereof may be packed into Gelpells. These may be filled easily and
dust free into two-piece capsules (made from gelatin or HPMC), in sticks, sachets or ampoule caps.
Examples:
Valerian extract Gelpells
Bio Nutrient Pearls
Coenzym Q10 Gelpells
Iron fumarate Gelpells
Green lipped mussel oil Gelpells
Olive leaf extract Gelpells
Spirulina Gelpells
Tocotrienol Gelpells
Thermogenic Gelpells
Vitamin K2 Gelpells
Animal feed
Gelpells, packed with active ingredients, may be added to the feed by the
animal owner. Thanks to the gelatin matrix even strongly smelling actives
become delicious treats.
Fertilizer
Actives in Gelpells may be spread
mechanically and dust-free and they will be
released specifically.
Washing pearls
Washing or dishwashing ingredients may be incorporated
in Gelpells.
Product development
Many raw materials are already converted into Gelpells and corresponding formula suggestions are
available. Thanks to our collaboration with leading suppliers we are happy to obtain the necessary
active substances for you
Do you have your on raw materials? We can quickly and cost-efficiently test these in our pilot plant.
Then we can reliably identify whether and in what concentration your material can be processed
into Gelpells. From experience, polyphenols and surface-active substances do not allow high concentrations.
Converting certain substances into Gelpells is patent protected. Secure yourself corresponding exclusivity
for your market.
Give us a call. We look forward to helping you.
GELPELL AG Kirchbergerstrasse 10 CH-9534 Gähwil Switzerland
Phone +41(0)71 932 13 33 Fax +41(0)71 932 13 34 info@gelpell.com www.gelpell.com