Encapsulation of carotenoids in gelatin is an accepted method of reducing the rate at which they degrade. Similar retardation of oxidation is achieved by encapsulating fats or other substances in capsules, or coating the particles with an oxygen and light barrier such as an opaque sugar layer. ...
I opened one of the gelatin and inside you have a sticky reddish oily substance inside. I don't know. Now I will take one caps once a week without the thick black gelatin that comes with it because it's probably made with pork. By anon154217 — On Feb 20, 2011 Don't take it...