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What is the chemical composition of the capsule shell made of hollow capsule

When we take medicine, we often encounter a capsule with a thin colored shell outside and filled with powder or granules. What is the capsule skin made of?

There are several kinds of capsule shells, one is gelatin capsule shell, the other is starch capsule shell:

1. Gelatin capsule shell: it is mainly made of animal leather. There was a poison capsule incident in 12 years, so you need to be careful when buying;

2. Starch capsule shell: it is mainly made of plant starch, which is much safer than gelatin capsule shell, but you still need to be careful when purchasing to avoid being deceived. It is better to choose a larger brand.