FORMAT GUIDE / 03
Softgels
A sealed format often considered for oil-based or selected liquid fills.
03ACC / FORMAT STUDY
AT A GLANCE
Start with the product experience, then test the technical fit
Softgels can create a smooth, sealed presentation for compatible fills. Fill-shell compatibility, oxidation risk and storage conditions are central planning questions.
- Formula direction
- Oil-based and selected liquid fills
- User experience
- Swallowed as a smooth, sealed capsule
- Planning focus
- Fill-shell compatibility, oxidation and storage
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 compatibility
Review how the liquid or oil interacts with the proposed shell.
- 02
Stability strategy
Consider oxygen, light, temperature and storage conditions.
- 03
Physical format
Balance target fill volume with shape and swallowability.
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.