| Effervescent supplements present a more | | | | successful delivery of nutrients. |
| refreshing, fizzy method of taking supplements | | | | Controlled Manufacturing Environment |
| and therefore, attract high consumer appeal. In | | | | Controlling humidity and temperature in the |
| the July 2008 Nutrition Business Journal, it was | | | | production area is important to avoid chemical |
| estimated that between 2005 and 2008 15 | | | | reaction taking place between active ingredients |
| percent of supplements sold in the United States | | | | after packaging, which would render the product |
| were effervescent products. This novel concept | | | | useless. |
| of nutrient delivery is drawing more nutraceutical | | | | Granulation |
| manufacturers to explore effervescent | | | | Effervescent dosages are typically larger than |
| manufacturing for their products. | | | | conventional tablets and therefore more difficult |
| More than just a fizzy drink, effervescent delivery | | | | to produce. The granulation process must produce |
| forms offer more distinct advantages over | | | | free-flowing granules that have uniformity of |
| tablets and liquids, including: | | | | particle size distribution, shape and even |
| - Maximum absorption of nutrients | | | | distribution of active ingredients to give a |
| - Less gastric irritation than tablets | | | | consistent and reliable dose. |
| - Incorporates more active ingredients than | | | | Compactability is an important issue. Tablets that |
| tablets | | | | are not hardened properly can be easily broken or |
| - More portable delivery form than liquids with | | | | damaged, while tablets that are too hard may |
| more superior flavor | | | | hinder disintegration. |
| - Superior shelf-life stability than liquids However, in | | | | Packaging |
| order to achieve the benefits of effervescent | | | | Foil packets and tubes are the most common |
| supplements it is necessary to focus on critical | | | | packaging options for effervescent supplements. |
| aspects of manufacturing this unique form of | | | | Priority must be given to stability of product |
| delivery. | | | | during packaging and storage. Pin holes in foil |
| What You Should Know about Manufacturing | | | | packaging are common failures as they introduce |
| Effervescent Supplements before Choosing a | | | | moisture inside the packaging leading to |
| Private Label Manufacturer | | | | premature effervescent reaction. Heavier-gauged |
| Highly sensitive to moisture, effervescent | | | | foil can reduce the risk of pin holes. |
| manufacturing requires more attention and | | | | Choosing a Private Label Supplement Manufacturer |
| precision. Right from design formulation to process | | | | for Effervescent Supplements |
| and packaging, precautions need to be taken to | | | | There are only a few companies in the United |
| produce an end-product that will produce an | | | | States who have the experience in manufacturing |
| efficient effervescent reaction. The following | | | | effervescent supplements. You should partner |
| points should be considered: | | | | with a private label supplement manufacturer who |
| Choosing of Raw Materials | | | | has the technological experience in effervescent |
| Raw materials should have low-moisture content | | | | manufacturing. This will assure you of an efficient, |
| with high water solubility. If the components are | | | | effervescent delivery form that will deliver |
| not easily soluble in water, the effervescent | | | | superior results to your customers. Additional |
| reaction will be hindered and the tablet will take | | | | advantages with Vitacap Labs include a |
| time to disintegrate. It is important that all | | | | GMP-certified facility and flexible production runs |
| components have the same rate of solubility for | | | | along with customizable customer service options. |