TypeMedicine
Comes fromPlant cellulose or pullulan (fermented starch).
Names on labels7
Names to look for on labels
- vegetable capsule
- vegetarian capsule
- vegan capsule
- vegecap
- veggie capsule
- plant capsule
- pullulan
What to do
No action needed for this additive. Check the rest of the ingredient list, and remember that meat products still need proper halal slaughter.
Frequently asked questions
Is vegetarian capsule (hpmc) halal?
Vegetarian capsule (HPMC) is halal. Plant-based capsule shells are halal.
Where does vegetarian capsule (hpmc) come from?
Plant cellulose or pullulan (fermented starch).
Related ingredients
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