Lapigel™ is a gelatine of the highest quality, the result of over 50 years of growth in know-how and innovation, given by the continuous research and development in the production of Lapi Gelatine.
The line differs according to the grade required – Lapigel Pharma™ for pharmaceuticals and Lapigel Food™ for food – and is available from both fish and cattle.
Lapigel Food™ is a line of gelatines complies with food regulations, including European Regulation (EC) no. 853/2004, no. 2073/2005, (EU)355/2016.
Lapigel Pharma™ is a line of pharma- ceutical grade gelatine that com- plies with current international pharmaceutical standards, includ- ing the European Pharmacopoeia.
Obtained through a process of partial alkaline hydrolysis of the collagen contained in the dermis.
It is used in many areas in the pharmaceutical and food sectors thanks to its versatility and its physical and qualitative properties.
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At the same time, among the qualitative properties it is important to consider that gelatine is composed exclusively of protein, mineral salts and water and therefore is naturally free from gluten, fats, sugars and carbohydrates.
It also has the peculiarity of dissolving at body temperature and this makes it perfect in the pharmaceutical field for the composition of gelatine capsules containing the active ingredient, so that they dissolve and act directly in the intestine.