Gelatin

جيلاتين

KindExcipient
ClassBinder
SynonymsGelatine, Pharmaceutical gelatin (Type A/Type B)
Common uses / formsSolution binder in wet granulation (1–3%); shell former for hard/soft capsules
PropertiesAnimal-derived protein hydrolysate; forms thermoreversible gel; bloom strength graded; water-soluble on warming
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsIndia, China, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesAnimal origin — TSE/BSE certification and Halal/bovine-porcine source declaration required
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Gelatin — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-gelatin.html