Product Format • Capsules
Plan the Capsule, Formula, Serving, and Bottle as One System
A capsule project is more than placing powder into a shell. Formula behavior, shell direction, capsule size, fill target, serving count, bottle count, packaging, label space, quantity, and documentation questions should be reviewed together.
NexNutraLab uses those inputs to organize a capsule manufacturing discussion without treating an old product list as a current catalog.
Key Capsule Decisions
Formula and fill characteristics
Share the current formula, ingredient amounts, serving direction, and any known handling questions. The manufacturing review must determine whether the proposed fill and capsule direction are appropriate for the project.
Shell direction
Gelatin, plant-derived, colored, printed, or other shell options should not be assumed. State the dietary, branding, market, and presentation requirements, then confirm which options are currently available and suitable.
Capsule size and serving count
Capsule size, intended fill, number of capsules per serving, and customer experience are connected. A serving design that looks simple on a concept sheet may need adjustment after technical review.
Count and container
Bottle count, container size, closure, label area, induction or other sealing direction, carton needs, and shipment preparation should be discussed before packaging is finalized.
Capsule Project Workflow
- Submit the formula status and intended serving design.
- Confirm the shell and presentation requirements.
- Review size, fill, count, and manufacturability questions.
- Align the quantity and packaging direction.
- Identify document, artwork, and timing requirements.
- Move into the appropriate sampling, quotation, or manufacturing step after scope review.
What to Prepare
- formula or ingredient direction;
- target amount per serving;
- preferred shell and acceptable alternatives;
- capsule size preference, if any;
- capsules per serving;
- count per bottle;
- estimated quantity;
- bottle, closure, label, and carton direction;
- target market and channel;
- artwork status, documents, and timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose a plant-derived capsule shell?
State the shell requirement in the inquiry. Current material options, formula compatibility, availability, cost, documents, and manufacturing fit must be confirmed for the project.
How is capsule size selected?
Size depends on the proposed fill, ingredient characteristics, target amount, serving count, customer experience, and manufacturing review. It should not be chosen from appearance alone.
Can I start from one of your existing capsule formulas?
Yes. See the Popular Formulas page for white-label starting points. Availability, materials, documents, quantity, and price for any listed formula are confirmed in the quotation.
When should bottle count be decided?
Discuss it early. Serving count, capsule count, container size, closure, label area, and commercial presentation affect one another.
Can capsule color or printing be customized?
Describe the branding goal. Color, printing, material, minimums, lead time, and technical compatibility are confirmed for each project.
Bring the Capsule Project Details Together
Share the formula status, shell direction, serving count, bottle configuration, quantity, market, and open questions.