Overview
The present invention relates to a novel formulation for vegetarian hard capsule that comprises cassava starch along with hydroxymethylcellulose guar gum and cassia grandis gum along with pectin and other additives and a method of preparing the same. These properties of the vegetarian hard capsules exhibit high tensile strength and are at par with gelatin capsules. The vegetarian hard capsules are free of cracking, completely natural, low in moisture content and resist brittleness. They also inhibit microbial activity and have a higher shelf life.