FORMAT GUIDE / 01
Hard capsules
A familiar two-piece format for many powdered or granulated formulas.
AT A GLANCE
Start with the product experience, then test the technical fit
Hard capsules can offer a neutral-tasting route for powdered ingredients and flexible dose planning. Fill behaviour, shell choice and capsule size need to be assessed together.
- Formula direction
- Powders and selected granules
- User experience
- Swallowed as a two-piece capsule
- Planning focus
- Fill weight, flow, shell and capsule size
PLANNING CHECKPOINTS
Questions to resolve before confirming a specification
The answers depend on the formula, target market and project scope. They are reviewed as part of a technical discussion.
- 01
Fill behaviour
Review density, flow and the target amount per serving.
- 02
Shell compatibility
Match shell direction with formula, sourcing and market requirements.
- 03
Serving design
Balance capsule dimensions, capsule count and intended use.
TURN THE FORMAT INTO A BRIEF
Have a formula direction in mind?
Share the target market, audience, ingredient direction and preferred format so the team can organise the next technical questions.