Candy Capsules vs. Functional Gummies: The Ultimate Guide to Your Wellness Choices

Difficulty Swallowing? We Have Solutions.

Do you find capsules and tablets more daunting than helpful? You're not alone. Nearly 50% of people experience difficulty swallowing these forms due to their size or unpleasant flavors. Additionally, powdered supplements can be equally unpalatable and pose a choking risk. That's why user-friendly dosage forms like chewable, effervescent, functional gummies and functional candies are gaining ground. These alternatives aim to enhance comfort and compliance, revolutionizing your health journey.
 

The Dosage Form: Your Gateway to Better Compliance?

The nutritional supplement landscape is evolving, influenced by diverse consumer needs. Traditional forms like capsules and tablets are nutrient-rich but often challenging to swallow, especially for children and seniors. The solution? A shift toward more user-friendly, "easy-to-consume" dosage forms.
 

The Rise of Functional Gummy

Functional gummies and candies have become increasingly popular. With their delightful texture and ease of consumption, they cater to all age groups. They’ve rapidly become many people's go-to option, a trend reflected in their rising sales. Boncha Bio’s development of a new dosage form—the Next-Gen Candy Capsules—represents a significant innovation in this space.

Functional Gummies Unveiled: Pros and Cons

Unlike traditional pill-based or capsule-based supplements, functional gummies offer a chewable, flavorful alternative. Known as QQ candies or gummy bears, these products are formulated with various nutrients, from Vitamins A to E, folic acid, essential minerals, and even probiotics. While they offer convenience and flavor, they also come with challenges:

1. Low Nutrient Dose: One gummy often lacks sufficient nutrients, requiring more consumption and raising concerns about excessive sugar.
2. Low Bioactivity: 80% of active ingredients are heat-sensitive. The manufacturing process of gummies, involving high temperature and pressure, can degrade the active ingredients.
3. Stability Issues: Gummies are susceptible to moisture and spoilage.

Functional gummies are better described as snacks with added nutrients rather than health supplements or functional foods. We've innovated candy capsules with high nutrient doses, high bioactivity retention, improved absorption, and stability to solve these issues.
 

From Dosage Form to Nutrition: Candy Capsules vs. Functional Gummies

Dosage form is key for better compliance. Regarding vitamin or nutrient supplementation, consumers have a range of options: candy capsules, functional gummies, and traditional tablets or capsules. Each has its unique nutrient absorption mechanism, a crucial factor for consumers.
 

Why Choose Candy Capsules?

Designed to be user-friendly, candy capsules cater to all ages—children to seniors—and even specialized dietary groups like vegetarians. Especially beneficial for picky eaters or those with swallowing difficulties, candy capsules offer a pleasant taste and optimal nutrition. They adhere to daily nutrient guidelines and are much lower in sugar than regular candies. They are often formulated as sugar-free or reduced-sugar and enriched with health-promoting dietary fibers.

〈Extended reading：Harnessing the Power and Efficacy of Functional Candies: A New Era in Nutritional Supplements with ODM Candy-like Capsules〉

 

Who Should Choose Candy Capsules?

• Children: Tasty and easy to chew and swallow, encouraging lifelong healthy habits.
• Seniors: Additional nutrient intake is often required due to declining physiological functions.
• Irregular Schedulers: Effective for those with erratic schedules or nutritional imbalances.
• Swallowing or Choking Risk Individuals: Can be chewed effortlessly without the need for water, convenient and easy for nutrient absorption.
• Athletes or Fitness Enthusiasts: Require instant nutrient replenishment for peak performance.
• General Wellness Seekers: Those needing targeted supplementation, like DHA or lutein, due to age, diet, or specific health conditions.
   

A Buyer's Guide to User-Friendly Dosage Forms: Top 5 Considerations

• Ingredients and Dosage: Choose products, dosage forms, and formulas that align with your nutritional needs for long-term compliance.
• Taste and Flavor: Don't compromise nutritional content for palatability.
• Target Demographics: Read product labels for the recommended user demographics and dose.
• Shelf Life: Confirm expiration dates to use the product within its effective period.
• Brand Credibility: Choose brands with a solid reputation for quality and efficacy.
   

The Future of Functional Gummies | Boncha Bio

As a leader in the functional gummy industry, Boncha Bio sets new standards for top-tier ODM manufacturing. Our groundbreaking candy capsules offer high nutrient dose, high bioactivity retention, and better bioavailability. Thanks to advanced flavor-masking technology, we've balanced taste with effectiveness, appealing to children and those averse to traditional dosage forms. With a specialized R&D team and cutting-edge technology, we cater to diverse consumer health needs while giving your brand a competitive edge. Looking for a robust ODM and OEM partner to enter new markets and make health more accessible? Your search ends with Boncha Bio. Contact us

 

FAQ

1. Why are user-friendly dosage forms needed for supplements?

A:  User-friendly forms address pain points; nearly 50% experience swallowing difficulties with capsules/tablets (size issues, unpleasant flavors, psychological resistance) or choking risks with powders. These alternatives enhance comfort and compliance for better health outcomes.

💡 Dosage form is key to consumer compliance

2. What challenges do functional gummies face?

A:  Functional gummies face three challenges: low nutrient dose (requiring multiple servings, raising sugar concerns), low bioactivity retention (80%+ heat-sensitive nutrients degraded by high-temperature/pressure manufacturing), and low stability (susceptible to moisture and spoilage).

💡 Gummies resemble nutrient-concept snacks rather than true supplements

3. How do candy capsules differ from functional gummies?

A:  Candy capsules feature soft-chew texture with sufficient nutrient addition, high bioactivity retention, partial sublingual/oral absorption for faster uptake, and high stability; gummies offer conceptual addition, low bioactivity, slower GI absorption, and lower stability.

💡 Both require no water, offering convenient burden-free consumption

4. How do candy capsules achieve high bioactivity retention?

A:  Candy capsules utilize innovative processing avoiding traditional gummy high-temperature/pressure that damages heat-sensitive nutrients. Proprietary low-temperature/pressure methods preserve active components while layered design protects nutrients with different characteristics.

💡 High bioactivity ensures nutrients deliver actual efficacy

5. Why do candy capsules absorb faster?

A:  Candy capsules enable partial nutrient absorption through oral mucosa, bypassing GI digestion and liver metabolism for faster uptake. Traditional forms and gummies require complete GI digestion and hepatic processing, resulting in slower absorption.

💡 Sublingual/oral absorption offers rapid nutrient delivery advantage

6. Who should particularly choose candy capsule format?

A:  Candy capsules suit children (building healthy habits), seniors (declining physiological functions), irregular schedulers, swallowing/choking risk individuals, athletes/fitness enthusiasts (instant support), and general wellness seekers (targeted supplementation needs).

💡 Designed for all ages including specialized dietary groups

7. What are key considerations when selecting user-friendly supplements?

A:  Five key considerations: choose ingredients and dosage matching personal needs, select preferred taste without compromising nutrition, verify target demographics and recommended doses, confirm shelf life for timely consumption, and choose reputable brands.

💡 Balance taste with nutrition for sustained compliance and results

8. Why does Boncha Bio's candy capsule/ chew technology lead the industry?

A:  Boncha Bio's proprietary candyceuticals/ chews achieve high nutrient dosing, superior bioactivity retention, and enhanced bioavailability. Advanced flavor-masking balances taste with efficacy; specialized R&D and cutting-edge technology meet diverse health needs, redefining ODM standards.

💡 Next-gen functional chews pioneer creating market advantage