Capsule construction and flavours
Capsules consist of a food-grade seamless shell containing a flavour oil. The shell is designed to survive high-speed rod making and transport and to break cleanly under finger pressure. Standard flavours are menthol, spearmint and peppermint, blueberry and mixed berry, apple, citrus and tropical fruit; custom flavours are developed with the flavour house on request. Where regulations in the destination market restrict characterising flavours, we advise on compliant alternatives.
Supplied in rods or separately
Most customers order capsule filter rods with the capsules inserted at the rod maker, in single or double capsule designs. Factories with their own capsule insertion equipment can order capsules in bulk, in standard diameters of 3.0 to 3.5 mm, packed in sealed bags and cartons.
Typical specifications
| Parameter | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.0–3.5 mm standard |
| Flavours | Menthol, spearmint, peppermint, blueberry, berry mix, apple, citrus, tropical; custom on request |
| Shell | Food-grade seamless shell, designed for high-speed rod makers |
| Supply forms | Inserted in capsule filter rods, or in bulk for capsule insertion units |
| Minimum order | Capsule rods from one container; bulk capsules from one carton |
