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Definitions

• the present invention relates to a cannabidiol-containing seamless soft capsule.
• Cannabis grass contains various chemical substances, which are collectively called cannabinoids.
• cannabinoids examples include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBD), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabichromene (CBE), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN) and the like.
• Cannabinol divaline (CBDV) can be mentioned.
• CBD a cannabinoid
• CBD can be described as stress, insomnia, schizophrenia, depression, atopic dermatitis, eating disorders (abstinence), epilepsy, drug addiction, alcohol addiction, compulsive disorder, Parkinson's disease, cataracts, glaucoma, Huntington's disease, muscular atrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, heart disease, liver disease, traumatic brain injury, hypertension, cell inflammation, constipation, cancer, brain tumor, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), autoimmune It is expected to be used for symptoms and diseases such as dysplasia, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis.
• WHO World Health Organization evaluated the safety of CBD in June 2018 and recommended that it does not fall under the category of narcotics under the International Convention on Narcotic Drugs.
• Products containing CBD already exist for example, foods containing CBD, electronic cigarettes, skin care products, refresh oils and bath care products.
• various dosage forms including CBD are known (for example, Patent Documents 1 to 5).
• the present invention aims to improve the intake efficiency of CBD.
• CBD can be improved by encapsulating CBD in a capsule film to form a seamless soft capsule.
• the present invention includes the following embodiments.
• the intake efficiency of CBD can be improved.
• One embodiment of the present invention comprises a capsule film and a content encapsulated in the capsule film (hereinafter referred to as "capsule content”), wherein the content contains cannabidiol (CBD) seamlessly.
• capsule content a content encapsulated in the capsule film
• CBD cannabidiol
• the seamless soft capsule according to this embodiment can improve the stability of CBD and improve the intake efficiency of CBD.
• CBD tends to decompose when air and light coexist, but when CBD is made into a seamless soft capsule, as can be understood from the manufacturing method (dropping method described later), air inside the capsule film. At least air can be eliminated because there is no. It is considered that this can suppress the decomposition of CBD.
• the capsule film includes a base material (hereinafter referred to as "capsule film base material").
• the capsule film base material is obtained by removing water, a plasticizer, and additives from the components constituting the capsule film.
• examples of the capsule film base material include gelatin and polysaccharides (carrageenan, gellan gum, pectin, alginates, soluble starches (starch that has been chemically or physically treated to give water solubility), agar, etc.).
• soluble starches examples of the chemical treatment include chemical modification with a hydroxypropyl group or the like.
• the physical treatment examples include an oxidation treatment, a wet heat treatment in the presence of a salt, an ultrasonic treatment, and a water heating.
• the capsule film base material one type may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination.
• gelatin or carrageenan and soluble starch may be used as the capsule film base material.
• gelatin gelatin derived from pig skin, beef bone, cowhide, fish scale and the like can be used.
• the lower limit of the amount of the capsule film base material is, for example, 20% by mass, 30% by mass, 40% by mass, 50% by mass, based on the total mass of all the components (solid content excluding water) constituting the capsule film. It may be 60% by mass, 70% by mass or 80% by mass.
• the upper limit of the amount of the capsule film base material may be, for example, 100% by mass, 90% by mass, 80% by mass, 70% by mass or 60% by mass, based on the total mass of all the components constituting the capsule film.
• the numerical range may be defined by appropriately combining the lower limit and the upper limit of the amount of the capsule film base material.
• the amount of the capsule film base material is 20 to 100% by mass, 20 to 90% by mass, 20 to 80% by mass, 20 to 70% by mass, 20 based on the total mass of all the components constituting the capsule film.
• the capsule film may further contain a plasticizer in addition to the capsule film base material.
• a plasticizer include polyhydric alcohols (glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, etc.), monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, glucose, galactose, etc.), disaccharides or oligosaccharides (sucrose, malt sugar, trehalose, etc.).
• Coupling sugar, etc.), polysaccharides (pullan, arabic gum, arabinogalactan, cellulose, etc.), and sugar alcohols (erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol, martitol, lactitol, palatinit, mannitol, galactitol, etc.) can be mentioned. ..
• the plasticizer one type may be used alone, or two or more types may be used in combination. Although not particularly limited, glycerin, sorbitol and maltitol may be used as the plasticizer.
• the lower limit of the amount of the plasticizer may be, for example, 10% by mass, 20% by mass, 30% by mass or 40% by mass based on the total mass of all the components constituting the capsule film.
• the upper limit of the amount of the plasticizer may be, for example, 60% by mass, 50% by mass, 40% by mass, 30% by mass or 20% by mass, based on the total mass of all the components constituting the capsule film.
• the numerical range may be defined by appropriately combining the lower limit and the upper limit of the amount of the plasticizer.
• the amount of the plasticizer is 10 to 60% by mass, 10 to 50% by mass, 10 to 40% by mass, 10 to 30% by mass, and 10 to 20 based on the total mass of all the components constituting the capsule film. Mass%, 20-60% by mass, 20-50% by mass, 20-40% by mass, 20-30% by mass, 30-60% by mass, 30-50% by mass, 30-40% by mass, 40-60% by mass , Or 40 to 50% by mass.
• the capsule film may further contain additives.
• Additives include, for example, pigments, light-shielding agents, sweeteners, flavors, preservatives, starches (not chemically or physically treated), celluloses, pH regulators and neutralizers. Can be done.
• the dye include natural dyes and synthetic dyes.
• the light-shielding agent include titanium dioxide, which is a dye for whitening the capsule film, and water-insoluble powder (starch which has not been chemically or physically treated) for forming the capsule film into a frosted state. , Cellulose, insoluble calcium, etc.).
• the capsule contents contain cannabidiol (CBD) as an active ingredient.
• CBD cannabidiol
• the CBD may be derived from a plant or chemically synthesized. Plants include, for example, hemp, cannabis, citrus fruits and hops.
• the lower limit of the amount of CBD is, for example, 1% by mass, 3% by mass, 5% by mass, 10% by mass, 20% by mass, 30% by mass, 40% by mass, 50% by mass, based on the mass of the capsule contents. It may be 60% by mass, 70% by mass, 80% by mass or 90% by mass.
• the upper limit of the amount of CBD is, for example, 100% by mass, 90% by mass, 80% by mass, 70% by mass, 60% by mass, 50% by mass, 40% by mass, 30% by mass, based on the mass of the capsule contents. It may be 20% by mass, 10% by mass or 5% by mass.
• the numerical range may be defined by appropriately combining the lower limit and the upper limit of the amount of CBD.
• the amount of CBD is 1 to 100% by mass, 1 to 90% by mass, 1 to 80% by mass, 1 to 70% by mass, 1 to 60% by mass, and 1 to 50% by mass based on the mass of the capsule contents.
• % 5-10% by mass 10-100% by mass, 10-90% by mass, 10-80% by mass, 10-70% by mass, 10-60% by mass, 10-50% by mass, 10-40% by mass, 10 to 30% by mass, 10 to 20% by mass, 20 to 100% by mass, 20 to 90% by mass, 20 to 80% by mass, 20 to 70% by mass, 20 to 60% by mass, 20 to 50% by mass, 20 to 20 to 40% by mass, 20-30% by mass, 30-100% by mass, 30-90% by mass, 30-80% by mass, 30-70% by mass, 30-60% by mass, 30-50% by mass, 30-40% by mass.
• % 40-100% by mass, 40-90% by mass, 40-80% by mass, 40-70% by mass, 40-60% by mass, 40-50% by mass, 50-100% by mass, 50-90% by mass, 50-80% by mass, 50-70% by mass, 50-60% by mass, 60-100% by mass, 60-90% by mass, 60-80% by mass, 60-70% by mass 70-100% by mass, 70-90 It may be mass%, 70-80 mass%, 80-100 mass%, 80-90 mass% or 90-100 mass%.
• Examples of the form of the capsule contents include a solution, a dispersion, and a paste.
• the capsule contents of the solution can be prepared by dissolving CBD in a solution that dissolves CBD.
• the capsule contents of the dispersion can be prepared by dispersing CBD together with an emulsifier in a solution that does not dissolve CBD or is difficult to dissolve.
• the contents of the paste capsule shall be homogenized by adding CBD to the paste base obtained by appropriately heating and dissolving thickeners, hydrogenated oils and waxes in liquid fats and oils, stirring and cooling and defoaming. Can be prepared by.
• the capsule contents may contain an additional active ingredient (hereinafter referred to as "second active ingredient") in addition to CBD.
• an “active ingredient” means an ingredient which exerts an effect, a function, a usefulness, etc. which are labeled, advertised, suggested, etc. with respect to a product containing a seamless soft capsule.
• the second active ingredient may be one kind or a combination of two or more kinds.
• cannabinoids other than CBD can be mentioned.
• cannabinoids examples include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabichromene (CBE), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN) and cannabinovivarin (CBDV).
• THC tetrahydrocannabinol
• CBC cannabichromene
• CBE cannabichromene
• CBG cannabigerol
• CBN cannabinol
• CBDDV cannabinovivarin
• the capsule contents may contain CBD and THC.
• the capsule contents may contain only CBD and cannabinoids other than CBD as active ingredients.
• the capsule contents may contain only CBD as an active ingredient.
• the capsule contents may contain CBD as an active ingredient and may not contain cannabinoids other than CBD.
• the capsule contents may contain CBD as an active ingredient and may not contain THC.
• the capsule contents may contain CBD as an active ingredient and may not contain terpenes.
• the capsule contents may contain only CBD as a cannabinoid.
• the capsule contents do not have to contain THC.
• the capsule contents do not have to contain terpenes.
• Whether or not "only CBD as a cannabinoid” is included is based on the time when the seamless soft capsule is manufactured. That is, for example, even if cannabinoids other than CBD are generated with the passage of time, if only CBD is contained as the cannabinoid at the time of manufacturing the seamless soft capsule, "only CBD as the cannabinoid" is included.
• the lower limit of the amount of CBD is, for example, 1% by mass, 5% by mass, 10% by mass, 20% by mass, 30% by mass based on the total mass of all the active ingredients. %, 40% by mass, 50% by mass, 60% by mass, 70% by mass or 80% by mass.
• the upper limit of the amount of CBD may be, for example, 95% by mass, 90% by mass, 80% by mass, 70% by mass or 60% by mass based on the total mass of all active ingredients.
• the numerical range may be defined by appropriately combining the lower limit and the upper limit of the amount of CBD.
• the amount of CBD is 1 to 95% by mass, 1 to 90% by mass, 1 to 80% by mass, 1 to 70% by mass, 1 to 60% by mass, 5 to 0, based on the total mass of all active ingredients. 95% by mass, 5 to 90% by mass, 5 to 80% by mass, 5 to 70% by mass, 5 to 60% by mass, 10 to 95% by mass, 10 to 90% by mass, 10 to 80% by mass, 10 to 70% by mass.
• the capsule contents may contain additional ingredients in addition to the active ingredient.
• additional ingredients include fats and oils, waxes, waxes, hydrogenated oils, mineral oils, fatty acids, stimulants, sweeteners and flavors.
• waxes and waxes examples include shalec wax, honey wax, carnauba wax, whale wax, lanolin, liquid lanolin, reduced lanolin, hard lanolin, annular lanolin, lanolin wax, candelilla wax, mokurou, monttan wax, celac wax and rice wax. Can be mentioned.
• hydrogenated oil examples include vegetable hydrogenated oil (hydrogenated vegetable oil and fat), beef tallow hydrogenated oil, and pig fat hydrogenated oil.
• mineral oil examples include liquid paraffin, petrolatum, paraffin, ozokelide, selecin and microcrystalline wax.
• fatty acids examples include natural fatty acids (lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, behenic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, conjugated linoleic acid, linolenic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, 12-hydroxystearic acid.
• natural fatty acids lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, behenic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, conjugated linoleic acid, linolenic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, 12-hydroxystearic acid.
• Undecylenic acid tall oil, lanolin fatty acid, etc.
• synthetic fatty acids isononanoic acid, caproic acid, 2-ethylbutanoic acid, isopentanoic acid, 2-methylpentanoic acid, 2-ethylhexanoic acid, isopentanoic acid, etc.
• Examples of the stimulant include capsicum tincture, capsicum oil, nonyl acid vanilamide, cantalist tincture, ginger tincture, ginger oil, peppermint oil, l-menthol, camphor and benzyl nicotinate.
• sweetener examples include sucrose, stevia, glycyrrhizin, lacanca, thaumatin, saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol, palatinit, maltitol, lactitol and mannitol.
• flavoring examples include fruit flavoring (lemon flavoring, orange flavoring, grape flavoring, etc.), mint flavoring, and menthol flavoring.
• the capsule contents may contain an emulsifier for the purpose of maintaining the uniformity of each component and improving absorption in the body, but may not contain the emulsifier.
• the capsule contents may contain a self-emulsifier for the purpose of improving absorption in the body, but may not contain a self-emulsifier.
• Capsule contents may contain glyceryl monooleate and / or glyceryl monostearate for the purpose of maintaining uniformity of each component and improving absorption in the body, but glyceryl monooleate and / or glyceryl mono. It does not have to contain stearate.
• the lower limit of the diameter of the spherical seamless soft capsule may be, for example, 1 mm, 3 mm, 5 mm or 10 mm.
• the upper limit of the diameter of the seamless soft capsule may be, for example, 20 mm, 15 mm, 10 mm or 5 mm.
• the numerical range may be defined by appropriately combining the lower limit and the upper limit of the diameter of the seamless soft capsule.
• the diameter of the seamless soft capsule is 1 to 20 mm, 1 to 15 mm, 1 to 10 mm, 1 to 5 mm, 3 to 20 mm, 3 to 15 mm, 3 to 10 mm, 3 to 5 mm, 5 to 20 mm, 5 to 15 mm, 5 to. It may be 10 mm, 10 to 20 mm, or 10 to 15 mm.
• the seamless soft capsule may have a frost-like surface or a glossy surface.
• frost-like surface for example, water-insoluble powder (starch, cellulose, water-soluble calcium, etc. that has not been chemically or physically treated) may be added as a capsule film component, or crystallinity such as erythritol may be added. It can be formed by excessively adding powder as a capsule film component and drying the capsule film to precipitate crystals.
• the capsule film of the seamless soft capsule may be transparent or colored.
• the color may be brown, for example.
• the colored capsule film can be formed, for example, by adding a dye or a light-shielding agent as a capsule film component.
• the lower limit of the thickness of the capsule film of the seamless soft capsule may be, for example, 10 ⁇ m, 20 ⁇ m, 50 ⁇ m, 100 ⁇ m or 200 ⁇ m.
• the upper limit of the thickness of the capsule film may be, for example, 900 ⁇ m, 600 ⁇ m, 400 ⁇ m, 200 ⁇ m, 170 ⁇ m or 130 ⁇ m.
• the numerical range may be defined by appropriately combining the lower limit and the upper limit of the thickness of the capsule film.
• the thickness of the capsule film is 10 to 900 ⁇ m, 10 to 600 ⁇ m, 10 to 400 ⁇ m, 10 to 200 ⁇ m, 10 to 170 ⁇ m, 10 to 130 ⁇ m, 20 to 900 ⁇ m, 20 to 600 ⁇ m, 20 to 400 ⁇ m, 20 to 200 ⁇ m, 20.
• the thickness of the capsule film differs depending on the site of the seamless soft capsule, the measurement is performed at the site where the thickness of the capsule film is maximum.
• the method for measuring the thickness of the capsule film is as described in Examples.
• the lower limit of the film ratio of the seamless soft capsule may be, for example, 3%, 4%, 8%, 12% or 16%.
• the upper limit of the film ratio may be, for example, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 18%, 16%, 14% or 12%.
• the numerical range may be defined by appropriately combining the lower limit and the upper limit of the film ratio.
• the film ratio is 3 to 50%, 3 to 40%, 3 to 30%, 3 to 20%, 3 to 18%, 3 to 16%, 3 to 14%, 3 to 12%, 4 to 50%.
• the term "coating ratio" is the ratio of the mass of the capsule coating to the mass of the seamless soft capsule. The method for measuring the film ratio is as described in Examples.
• the internal space of the seamless soft capsule formed by the capsule film of the seamless soft capsule is completely filled with the capsule contents.
• completely filled means that the capsule contents are filled so that there is no gap (no gas) between the inner surface of the capsule film and the capsule contents. ..
• the residual rate of CBD is preferably 80% or more, more preferably 90% or more, and more preferably 95% or more. Is more preferable, and 98% or more is particularly preferable.
• the conditions of light irradiation are as described in the examples.
• the seamless soft capsule may be configured to be suitable for sublingual administration.
• Sublingual administration has excellent bioavailability and thus improves the efficiency of CBD intake.
• the seamless soft capsule may be fast-dissolving in the oral cavity.
• the term "rapid solubility in the oral cavity” means that the disintegration time measured by an oral disintegration tester is 60 seconds or less. Specifically, using a Tricorp tester (manufactured by Okada Seiko Co., Ltd.), a seamless soft capsule is sandwiched between the upper and lower metal meshes, and artificial saliva is dropped while weighting the upper mesh, causing the seamless soft capsule to collapse. The time when the upper and lower meshes come into contact is defined as the collapse time.
• the measurement conditions are as follows. Load: 40g Artificial saliva (KCl: 1.47 g / L, NaCl: 1.44 g / L, Tween80: 0.3%) Liquid temperature: 37 ° C Drop rate: 6 mL / min
• the seamless soft capsule may be easily ruptured in the oral cavity.
• the term "easily ruptured in the oral cavity” means that the contents can be easily released by chewing or the like in the oral cavity.
• Examples of the administration route of the seamless soft capsule include sublingual administration and oral administration.
• Sublingual administration is preferable, but not particularly limited.
• Seamless soft capsules can be used, for example, as pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs or foods.
• foods include general foods and foods with insurance function (foods for specified health use, foods with functional claims, foods with nutritional function, etc.).
• Symptoms and illnesses treated with seamless soft capsules include, for example, stress, insomnia, schizophrenia, depression, atopic dermatitis, eating disorders (eating disorders), epilepsy, drug addiction, alcohol dependence, compulsion.
• sexual disorders Parkinson's disease, cataracts, glaucoma, Huntington's disease, muscle atrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), stroke, heart disease, liver disease, traumatic brain injury, hypertension, cell inflammation, constipation, cancer, brain tumors, acquired Immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), autoimmune dysplasia, fibromyalgia and osteoporosis can be mentioned.
• a seamless soft capsule (hereinafter referred to as “seamless soft capsule A”) containing a capsule film containing carrageenan, an acid pH adjuster, and a neutralizing agent (hereinafter referred to as “capsule film A”) is used.
• capsule film A a capsule film containing carrageenan, an acid pH adjuster, and a neutralizing agent
• By making the capsule film fragile there are advantages such as facilitating sublingual administration, for example.
• Capsule film A can be prepared through a step of decomposing carrageenan with an acidic pH adjuster and stopping the decomposition with a neutralizing agent. By adjusting the degree of decomposition, an appropriate viscosity can be obtained.
• the viscosity may be adjusted to, for example, 30 to 150 mPa ⁇ s or 50 to 100 mPa ⁇ s.
• the viscosity can be measured at a liquid temperature of 75 ° C. using "C-type viscometer CVR-20 manufactured by Tokimec Co., Ltd.”.
• the viscosity is 100 mPa ⁇ s or less, the rotor No. If 0 is used and exceeds 100 mPa ⁇ s, the rotor No. 1 can be used.
• Examples of the carrageenan in the capsule film A include ⁇ carrageenan, ⁇ carrageenan and ⁇ carrageenan. Although not particularly limited, it is preferable to use ⁇ carrageenan.
• the amount of carrageenan in the capsule film A may be, for example, 50% or more or 70% or more based on the total mass of all the components constituting the capsule film.
• Examples of the acidic pH adjuster in the capsule film A include citric acid, malic acid, acetic acid, formic acid, oxalic acid, lactic acid, phytic acid, and hydrochloric acid.
• Examples of the neutralizing agent in the capsule film A include alkalis such as disodium hydrogen phosphate, sodium citrate, and sodium hydrogen carbonate.
• the diameter of the seamless soft capsule A may be, for example, 0.5 to 15 mm or 1 to 8 mm.
• the thickness of the capsule film A may be, for example, 40 ⁇ m or less or 30 ⁇ m or less.
• the film ratio of the capsule film A may be, for example, 5 to 20% or 7 to 15%.
• Capsule film A may further contain, for example, a plasticizer, alginates, sugars, dextrins, starch, or modified starch.
• a seamless soft capsule (hereinafter referred to as “seamless soft capsule B") containing a capsule film containing sorbitol, maltitol and glycerin as a plasticizer (hereinafter referred to as "capsule film B”) can be mentioned. .. By containing these components in a predetermined amount, a capsule film having excellent flexibility can be obtained.
• sorbitol is preferably 1 to 15 parts by mass
• maltitol is preferably 1 to 30 parts by mass
• glycerin is 100 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of gelatin. It is preferably 40 to 60 parts by mass.
• sorbitol is preferably 1 to 15 parts by mass and maltitol is 1 to 30 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the mixture.
• the amount of glycerin is preferably 30 to 60 parts by mass.
• Examples of the carrageenan in the capsule film A include ⁇ carrageenan and ⁇ carrageenan.
• starches in the capsule film A include oxidized starch, starch dispersion, wet heat-treated starch and acid-treated starch.
• One embodiment of the invention relates to a product comprising a container and the seamless soft capsule contained in the container.
• the shape, material, etc. of the container are not particularly limited as long as they can accommodate seamless soft capsules.
• CBD and cannabinoids other than CBD as active ingredients may be labeled on the product as ingredients in seamless soft capsules.
• CBD as the active ingredient may be labeled on the product as an ingredient in seamless soft capsules.
• CBD may be labeled as an active ingredient in the product as an ingredient in seamless soft capsules, and cannabinoids other than CBD may not be labeled.
• CBD may be indicated on the product as an active ingredient and THC may not be indicated as an ingredient in the seamless soft capsule.
• CBD may be labeled as an active ingredient in the product as an ingredient in seamless soft capsules and terpenes may not be labeled.
• Only CBD as a cannabinoid may be labeled on the product as an ingredient in seamless soft capsules.
• THC may not be labeled on the product as an ingredient in seamless soft capsules.
• Terpenes may not be listed on the product as an ingredient in seamless soft capsules.
• examples of the label on the product include labeling on the container, instruction manual, or packaging section.
• the method for producing a seamless soft capsule is not particularly limited, and a known method can be used.
• a dropping method a dropping method in a liquid in which a concentric double nozzle is immersed in a carrier liquid and a double droplet is discharged, and a concentric double nozzle are suspended from the carrier liquid. Includes an aerial dripping method that ejects droplets into the air.
• the size of the seamless soft capsule can be adjusted, for example, by changing the size of the nozzle for dropping the capsule film liquid and the capsule contents in the dropping method.
• the thickness and film ratio of the capsule film can be adjusted, for example, by changing the size of the nozzle through which the capsule film liquid passes in the dropping method.
• ⁇ Measurement method> [Film thickness]
• the thickness of the capsule film was measured using a high-resolution 3DX ray microscope "nano3DX" (manufactured by Rigaku Co., Ltd.).
• the device is a non-destructive device that can observe the cross-sectional state, and the difference in density is used as contrast for imaging.
• a molybdenum target is used as the X-ray source, the lens magnification is 1.25 times, the pixel size is 0.7 ⁇ m / voxel, the exposure time is 8 seconds, the number of cross sections is 400, and the center (equatorial plane) of the capsule is analyzed and imaged.
• the average value of the film thickness measured at 4 points on the top, bottom, left and right for each capsule was taken as the film thickness of the capsule, and the average of 3 capsules was taken.
• a seamless soft capsule was formed by a dropping method using the capsule film solution and the capsule contents. Specifically, the capsule coating liquid is dropped from the outer nozzle of the concentric double nozzle, and the capsule contents are dropped from the inner nozzle into cooled MCT oil (medium chain fatty acid triglyceride), and the internal space of the capsule is completely filled with the contents. A capsule with a content of 200 mg was formed. Next, the MCT oil adhering to the obtained capsule was removed, dried, and washed with ethanol to produce a spherical seamless soft capsule having an almost colorless capsule film having a frost-like surface. The film ratio of the seamless soft capsule was 12%, the film thickness was 112 ⁇ m, and the size was 7.1 mm.
• MCT oil medium chain fatty acid triglyceride
• a spherical seamless soft capsule having a glossy, almost colorless and transparent capsule film on the surface was produced by the same method as in Production Example 1 except that the capsule film solution in Production Example 1 was changed to a formulation not using erythritol.
• the film ratio of the seamless soft capsule was 12%, the film thickness was 123 ⁇ m, and the size was 7.0 mm.
• ⁇ Manufacturing example 3> A spherical seamless soft capsule having a glossy, almost colorless and transparent capsule film on the surface was produced by the same method as in Production Example 2 except that the ratio of the capsule film liquid to the capsule contents in Production Example 2 was changed. .. The film ratio of the seamless soft capsule was 8%, the film thickness was 100 ⁇ m, and the size was 6.7 mm.
• ⁇ Manufacturing example 4> A spherical seamless soft capsule having a glossy brown transparent capsule film on the surface was produced by the same method as in Production Example 2 except that the caramel color (0.5 kg) was added to the capsule film solution in Production Example 2. The film ratio of the seamless soft capsule was 12%, the film thickness was 120 ⁇ m, and the size was 7.0 mm.
• Fluorescent lamp FL20SS / EX-D / 18M (manufactured by Panasonic Corporation)
• Digital illuminance meter LX-1000 (made by Custom Co., Ltd.)
• Detector Photodiode array (measurement wavelength: 220 nm)
• Column Chemco pack CHEMCOSORB 5-ODS-H Column temperature: 30 ° C
• Sample cooler temperature 5 ° C
• Injection volume 10 ⁇ L
• Flow rate 1.0 mL / min
• Mobile phase A water / acetic acid (1000/1)
• Mobile phase B acetonitrile / acetic acid (1000/1) (The mixing ratio of mobile phase A and B is changed from 50 to 30 vol% for mobile phase A and 50 to 70 vol% for mobile phase B from 0 to 20 minutes after injection.)

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