NOW Foods Empty Capsules Vegetarian Single 0" 300 Veg Capsules"

What these are

These are empty vegetarian capsule shells from NOW Foods in the single “0” size, supplied as approximately 300 shells in a 29 g (1.02 oz) resealable pouch. They arrive empty and stay empty until you fill them: there is no vitamin, mineral or herb inside, and the pouch carries no Supplement Facts panel because the shell has no nutrient content of its own. What you are buying is the capsule itself — the two-piece shell that holds a powder you have chosen and measured.

The front of the pouch states the essentials plainly: Single “0” Veg Capsules, Approx. 300 Empty Veg Capsules, Filled by Weight, NET WT. 29 g (1.02 OZ.). The pouch is filled by weight rather than counted, so 300 is an approximate figure. You can find this and the rest of the range in Capsules & Supplies.

What the shell is made of

The complete ingredient list printed on the pouch is two items: hypromellose (cellulose) and water. That is the whole formula. Hypromellose is a cellulose-derived material — plant fiber rather than animal collagen — and it is the reason NOW calls these “veg” capsules rather than gelatin ones.

A two-item ingredient list is worth pausing on, because it means the shell brings nothing of its own to what you put inside it. The pouch declares no flavoring, no coloring and no sweetener. The back panel notes that NOW also supplies veg capsules in the “00” size, and empty gelatin capsules in “1”, “3”, “0”, “00” and “000” sizes, so the plant-based material here is a deliberate choice within a range rather than the only thing on offer.

If you are new to buying supplement powders by weight, the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements publishes general consumer background in Dietary supplements: what you need to know, which covers how these products are regulated and what a label is and is not telling you.

How much a size “0” capsule holds

The pouch states that these single “0” veg capsules hold 400–600 mg of most vitamin or mineral powders. NOW prints a range rather than one number because powders differ in how densely they pack — the same shell takes a different weight of a fine, heavy mineral powder than it does of a light, fluffy herb powder.

“0” is a standard capsule size designation, and the number identifies it within that system. The back panel lists the other sizes NOW offers if this one turns out not to suit the powder you have.

Product specifications

Using them

The pouch does not print step-by-step filling instructions, a storage instruction or any warning text, so this listing does not supply one either — what it states is the capacity, that the pack is filled by weight, and what the shell is made of. For how much of any given powder is appropriate and how it should be stored, follow the label of the powder you are filling rather than this pouch.

The back panel does carry a reference list of the powder categories NOW offers for filling empty capsules: amino acid powders, herb powders, green super foods, mineral powders, vitamin C powders, vitamin B powders and a further mixed group. That list describes NOW's own powder range and is printed for reference only; none of those powders is included with this pack.

To look up the printed label of a marketed supplement before you decide what to put in a capsule, the NIH maintains the Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Who they suit

These suit adults who already buy supplement powders and would rather swallow a measured capsule than stir powder into a drink. Three groups in particular: people avoiding gelatin for dietary or religious reasons, since the shell is plant-derived; people who want to set the amount in each capsule themselves; and people who buy a powder in bulk and want a practical way to portion it.

They are not a supplement in themselves and are not a substitute for one. If you are looking for finished products rather than components, browse Supplements or the wider Health & Wellness range.

Good to know

• Allergens: the pouch's allergen statement is transcribed in full in the specifications table above. Note in particular that the facility also processes the allergens it lists.
• Marks on the pouch: the front panel carries the Non-GMO Project Verified seal and a kosher symbol.
• No panel to read: there is no Supplement Facts table on this pack, and none is reproduced here, because an empty shell has no nutrient content to declare.
• Adults only. Anything you put into these capsules is your own preparation, and the responsibility for the amount and the ingredient is yours.

The FDA's questions and answers on dietary supplements is a useful general reference on how supplement ingredients are regulated in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much powder does a size “0” capsule hold?

A single “0” capsule holds 400–600 mg of most vitamin or mineral powders, which is the figure NOW prints on the pouch. The range reflects how densely different powders pack, so a dense mineral powder sits at the upper end of it and a light herb powder at the lower end.

Are these capsules vegetarian, and is there any gelatin in them?

Yes, they are vegetarian, and no gelatin is listed. The complete ingredient statement on the pouch is hypromellose (cellulose) and water, hypromellose being a cellulose-derived material rather than an animal-derived one.

How many capsules come in the pouch?

Approximately 300, in a pouch with a net weight of 29 g (1.02 oz). The pouch is filled by weight rather than counted, so the count on the front panel is given as an approximate figure.

Do these contain any vitamins or supplement powder?

No — they are supplied empty. The shell has no nutrient content of its own, and you choose and measure whatever goes inside it.

How is this order packaged and shipped?

Your order ships in plain outer packaging with no product imagery or brand marks on the outside. It will not show the Gear Isle name.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition or a known allergy to any listed ingredient. Keep out of reach of children.