Why is there gelatin in the Canadian Centrum line and what is the gelatin source?
The gelatin in the Canadian Centrum line is a processing aid and stabilizing agent used in the production of some of the active ingredients, such as Vitamins A, D, and E, beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene. This agent results in stable active ingredients, which can be then manufactured into solid dosage forms such as tablets. We have been working with our suppliers to find alternate sources of our raw materials that do not require gelatin in their production. However it is not an easy task to find stable replacements for all ingredients. The animal source of gelatin used varies and may include porcine, poultry or bovine gelatin. Gelatin is not added to Centrum during the manufacturing process. However in keeping with our policy to declare all active, non-medicinal, and raw materials ingredients, we have declared gelatin as a component of Centrum. There are only a few suppliers of the active ingredients. Furthermore, not all manufacturers include all non-medicinal ingredients or raw mat
