The raw materials for gelatin production come from different animal carcasses such as pigs, cattle, sheep, etc., while the recent epidemics of mad cow disease, avian flu, blue ear disease, foot and mouth disease, etc. all originate from animals. When a traceability investigation of the drug is needed, it is often difficult to trace when considering the raw material of the capsule. And plant gum source from natural plants, can better solve the above problems.
Now, many pharmaceutical companies are repeatedly pressing the price of empty capsules to supply companies because of cost issues, and empty veggie capsules can only use cheap gelatin with a clear conscience in order to gain a foothold in a difficult survival environment. According to the China Gelatin Association survey, the current market price of regular pharmaceutical gelatin is around 50,000 yuan / ton while the price of blue alum skin gelatin is only 15,000 - 20,000 yuan / ton. Therefore, some unscrupulous manufacturers are driven by interests, the blue alum skin gelatin can only be used for industrial use (gelatin processed from old leather clothes and shoes) as edible, medicinal gelatin use or adulteration. The result of such a vicious circle is that the people's health is difficult to ensure.
