Roquette Debuts Plant-Based Excipient

 Roquette Debuts Plant-Based Excipient

Roquette, a pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients manufacturer, announced the launch of PEARLITOL® ProTec, a plant-based co-processed blend of mannitol and maize starch. 

This excipient is designed for moisture-sensitive active ingredients like probiotics. With a measured Aw value of <0.2, moisture content below 1% and good compactability, it helps preserve the integrity of moisture-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredients throughout the manufacturing process.

PEARLITOL® ProTec is fully compliant with the standards of all major pharmacopeias.

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