Direct Compression of Moisture-Sensitive Ingredients in Nutraceutical Manufacturing

One of the manufacturers' most intriguing challenges is the direct compression of moisture-sensitive ingredients. These delicate components play a crucial role in the efficacy of many nutraceutical formulations. Moisture-sensitive ingredients are highly susceptible to degradation or alteration when exposed to moisture. In nutraceuticals, these ingredients often include vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts, and probiotics. Preserving their integrity throughout manufacturing ensures the final product's potency and efficacy.

Direct compression is the preferred manufacturing method in the nutraceutical industry for several reasons: it preserves the integrity of ingredients; it is cost-effective, and it speeds up production.

At Barentz, we have collaborated with Roquette to offer PEARLITOL® ProTec co-processed mannitol-starch, which is a revolutionary new excipient solution, specially designed to support the formulation of moisture sensitive active ingredients, like live probiotics.

100% plant-based and easy to use, PEARLITOL® ProTec enhances stability in directly compressible tablets, protecting delicate active ingredients to ensure efficacy, consistency, and improved consumer experience. Even better, with excellent organoleptic properties, PEARLITOL® ProTec unlocks the potential of alternative dosage formats, including chewable tablets, stick packs and powder sachets.

At Barentz, our dedication to innovation and quality assurance empowers nutraceutical manufacturers to create products that meet the highest efficacy and safety standards.