Choosing the delivery format that fits the product and customer
Capsules vs Tablets vs Powders vs Gummies vs Liquids
Capsules vs Tablets vs Powders vs Gummies vs Liquids. Practical guidance for supplement brand owners working with UK manufacturers.
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Format comparison
| Format | Often useful when… | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|
| Capsules | You want familiar dosing and broad ingredient flexibility | Capsule size, serving count and shell choice |
| Tablets | Compact, robust format is important | Compression feasibility and swallowability |
| Powders | Larger serving sizes or drink formats make sense | Taste, mixability and packaging |
| Gummies | Consumer experience and format appeal matter | Formulation limits, taste and production economics |
| Liquids | A liquid serving or spray format fits the concept | Stability, flavour and packaging |
Choose format after the proposition
Format should reinforce the customer experience and economics of the product. Do not choose gummies, powders or liquids purely because they are fashionable if the formulation or price point works better in another format.
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Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for buyers, brands and trade customers planning their next supplement project.
Is this legal advice?
No. This guide is practical manufacturing information and does not replace legal or regulatory advice for a particular product or market.
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