Pharma & Nutra Insights

Practical guides on excipients, formulation, grades, and raw materials

Formulation Basics

Complete Guide to Pharmaceutical Colourants for Tablet Coating in India

Choosing the right colourant for your tablet film coating system involves understanding the difference between dyes and lakes, regulatory approval in your target markets, stability, and compatibility with your coating system. This guide covers everything a formulation scientist needs to know.

25 March 20259 min read
Sports Nutrition

WPC vs WPI vs WPH: Complete Guide to Whey Protein Types for Supplement Manufacturing

WPC, WPI, and WPH are three distinct forms of whey protein with different protein concentrations, processing methods, costs, and applications. If you are formulating protein supplements or functional food products, understanding these differences is essential.

10 March 20257 min read
Formulation Basics

Gelatin vs HPMC Capsules: Which Should You Choose for Your Product?

The choice between gelatin and HPMC (vegetarian) capsule shells is one of the most consequential decisions in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical product development. Here is everything you need to know.

20 February 20257 min read
Formulation Basics

Top 10 Pharmaceutical Excipients Used in Tablet Manufacturing in India

Whether you are developing a direct compression tablet or a wet granulation formulation, these are the 10 pharmaceutical excipients that form the foundation of virtually every tablet made in India.

3 February 20258 min read
Formulation Basics

IP vs BP vs USP vs EP Grade: What's the Difference and Which Should You Use?

One of the most common questions from pharmaceutical formulators in India is: which pharmacopoeial grade should I specify — IP, BP, USP, or EP? The answer depends on where your product is registered, who your end customer is, and what your formulation requires.

15 January 20256 min read