HPMC’s scientific name is Hydroxypropy Methylcellulose. It is GRAS approved by the FDA. HPMC is the widely used raw material in prescriptions of medicines, foods and cosmetics. Vegetable capsules are made from HPMC and pure water. The advantages of HPMC are as follows: 1. Low content of water, suitable for dry-type material. 2. More stable under a wide range of temperature and humidity. 3. No animal protein and fat, no microbial breedingstable in quality. 4. Free from animal products, no potential hazard of mad caw disease, mouth and foot disease etc. 5. Natural vegetable origin, suitable for all people with different religions and vegetarians